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Ransomware Protection: 21 Ways to Prepare for the Next Attack

The Airlock Digital Team — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:13:34 GMT

What Is Ransomware Protection?

Ransomware protection involves securing your devices against malicious software that encrypts data and demands payment. Key defenses include maintaining robust offline backups, utilizing security software with behavioral monitoring, enabling OS-level folder restrictions, applying software patches, and exercising caution with email links.

Browser Hijacking: How It Works, Warning Signs & 6 Ways to Prevent

The Airlock Digital Team — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

What is Browser Hijacking?

Browser hijacking is a type of cyberattack where malicious software modifies your web browser's settings without your permission. Attackers typically do this to generate advertising revenue by forcing your browser to visit specific websites, often malicious ones, or to steal sensitive personal information like passwords and banking details.

Application Control Software: Key Features & Top 6 Solutions

The Airlock Digital Team — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:27:40 GMT

What Is Application Control Software?

Application control software is a security solution that restricts which applications, scripts, and executables can run on endpoints or servers, essentially allowing only trusted, authorized software to execute. By enforcing allowlists or blocking malicious code, it helps prevent ransomware and unauthorized software use, acting as a critical, proactive layer alongside traditional endpoint protection.

What’s Available on Crowdstrike Marketplace & Top 15 Integrations

The Airlock Digital Team — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:44:13 GMT

What Is the CrowdStrike Marketplace?

The CrowdStrike Marketplace is an online platform where CrowdStrike customers can discover, evaluate, and purchase complementary cybersecurity solutions that integrate with the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. The marketplace is currently focused exclusively on products and integrations built for the Falcon ecosystem, helping organizations extend the value of their existing CrowdStrike investment with compatible, best-of-breed security technologies.

Privilege Escalation: Types, Causes, Examples, and Mitigations

The Airlock Digital Team — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:51:02 GMT

What is a Privilege Escalation Attack?

Privilege escalation is a cyberattack technique where an attacker exploits vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, or bugs to gain higher-level permissions (such as administrator or root) than they are authorized to have. This critical phase in a security breach, often following initial access, allows attackers to move from a standard user account to full system control, enabling data theft, malware installation, or network-wide compromises.