Found 546 Articles for Cyber Security

How does Incognito Mode work?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 11:08:37

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Browsing the Internet can expose the users to various types of risks. Others can view a lot of information about you, but they can also obtain bits of information about you just by surfing. Hackers can sell the information they've obtained to advertisers, who can use it to construct buyer profiles and targeted adverts.What is Incognito Mode?Incognito mode is a type of private surfing that leaves fewer tracks. It has the ability to delete temporary data that has been acquired by the PC or gadget you're using.While not all privacy settings are created equal, the majority of private browser settings ... Read More

Does HTTPS mean safe?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 11:06:49

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As we all know, there are a lot of sites online where many are safe and secure, while there are a lot of insecure and fake websites. These fake websites are utilized mainly by scammers and hackers. They try to use different methods to hack. In this article, we will find out the answers to the following questions −Does HTTPS offer full-fledged safety?How is it different from the standard HTTP connections?How is HTTPS different from HTTP?HTTPS (Hypertext transfer protocol secure) is a much more secure type of HTTP, the most widely used protocol for sending data between a web browser ... Read More

How are Instagram accounts hacked?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 11:05:06

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You can't argue that Instagram is a social media platform unlike any other; it is a social media platform entirely built around visual media rather than just text. Today with over a billion accounts, Instagram is one of the most popular social media networks. It is now a platform used by almost all businesses, artists and not to forget the influencers.With all this being said, today, Instagram is one of the most looked out targets for cybercriminals, many accounts have been getting hacked, and it can be done in many ways. In this article, we will be discussing some of ... Read More

How can Cookies be a threat?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 11:03:27

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The Internet is unquestionably the finest source of information regarding items, stores, customer complaints, user experiences, and so on. Companies employ cookies to try to pique users' interest in browsing and give the best experience possible.Lon Montulli is credited with inventing cookies in 1995 for the Netscape Communication Corporation.The term "cookies" comes from the programming phrase "magic cookies, " which refers to exchanged data across programs.http cookies, browser cookies, and web cookies are all terms for cookies.What are Cookies?Cookies are little text files a web server stores on a user's computer.This text file includes information in the form of a ... Read More

What is the Deep Web and how to access it?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 10:56:29

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How do you go to the Deep Web? Accessing these services in a traditional manner is not feasible, opening up a huge market of opportunities for illicit activities and any other work that demands secrecy. It is not as complex as one may believe.You can't just use a regular browser to access the Deep Web. You need to utilise anonymity software like Tor, which exclusively accesses the deep/dark web. You may access the deep web anonymously with the Tor browser. But it isn't enough; you'll need additional security to safeguard your identity on the dark web because it contains potentially ... Read More

What are the risks of Remote Computer Access?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 10:53:46

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With the rising popularity of remote computer access, especially during this pandemic, many cyber threats related to this have also been found. The most significant danger associated with remote access services and software is that a hacker will get deeper access to your company or office, exposing you to various IT security vulnerabilities. It will be impossible to avoid data theft, phishing, and ransomware if they have gained privileged access to your system.What is Remote Access?Remote computer access means getting authorized access to another computer virtually from another physical location; it allows you to access the files, applications, and all ... Read More

What are the dangers of using a free VPN?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 10:51:08

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We normally use a VPN to −Bypass geographic limitations on websites and audio/video streamingStream media such as NetflixPrevent being spied on by using untrustworthy Wi-Fi hotspotsHide location online to get some anonymityWhile torrentingMost often, users use free VPN expecting these benefits, but there lies a problem in doing so. This article aims to show you the dangers of using a free VPN.What is VPN?A virtual private network (VPN) connects users' computers to a private network across a public network, allowing them to send and receive data as if they were physically connected to the private network.Using a VPN gives you ... Read More

What is TrickBot?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 10:48:28

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We have heard a lot about malware and its harmful nature. One of the most well-known kinds of malware is TrickBot. It began as a banking malware in 2016. It snatched financial credentials and handed them on to thieves. Since then, hazardous malware has developed.What is TrickBot?TrickBot (also known as "TrickLoader") is a well-known financial Trojan that preys on both companies and customers for sensitive information such as banking credentials, account credentials, personally identifiable information (PII), and even bitcoins. It can adapt to whatever place or network it finds itself in since it is a highly modular virus.The Trojan's makers' ... Read More

Advantages and Disadvantages of VoIP

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 10:45:35

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Over time, humans always tend to make technology better and more efficient than its previous versions. Just like any other technology, even phone calls got better with time. As the Internet started getting faster and cheaper, VoIP came to replace traditional phone systems for business phone systems. Although it sounds like a better option compared to the conventional phone system, there may be other things you want to think about as well. In this article, we will highlight some of the advantages and disadvantages of using VoIP.Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a form of telecommunication ... Read More

What is a Vishing Attack? Definition, Techniques, Examples

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 28-Dec-2021 10:38:04

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Social EngineeringCybercriminals employ social engineering as a deception strategy to persuade individuals to provide personal information. Social engineering depends on the inherent human sense of trust to steal personal and business information that may be utilised to perpetrate future cybercrimes.What is Vishing?Vishing is a sort of cybercrime that involves obtaining personal information from victims over the phone. Cybercriminals use devious social engineering tactics to persuade victims to pass up sensitive information and bank account credentials. This is referred to as "voice phishing."Vishing, like phishing and smishing, depends on convincing victims that answering the caller is the proper thing to do. ... Read More

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