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What information should you never reveal online?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 07:19:57

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If you didn't live under a rock from 2009, you're fully aware that social networking Websites are the newest and most inventive way to interact with other online users.It's not rare for online users to give highly personal information without hesitation in today's hyper-connected digital environment. Even people who are cautious about posting their phone number or address online may have their personal information stolen in other ways.People are increasingly conducting their business online. Online shopping, social networking, job hunting, and the ability to perform official duties online, such as renewing auto insurance or contacting local councils and government departments, ... Read More

What are the security risks of USB drives?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 06:30:28

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Most people have at least one USB drive, which they usually use to transfer data or back up important documents. Alternatively, you may bring your work with you so that you can delve into it at any time. So, as long as you plug the flash drive into machines you trust, you should be fine most of the time.Unfortunately, like most people, you might not always utilize only safe devices. Any device with storage, WiFi, or Bluetooth capabilities can carry infection.What Is a USB Flash Drive?A USB flash drive is a storage device that combines flash memory with a built-in ... Read More

What are the dangers of Crypto Mining?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 06:27:47

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As humans evolved, we started innovating and finding solutions to all our needs to help grow our society. One such need was the need for a new currency system; if we look back, we have evolved from ancient barter system to gold to authorized coins and papers with a specific face value, but we being humans, found the current system of so-called currencies circulated by our countries to be an inefficient mode of money and to battle that a group of people decided to create an alternate in a digital form which works on a technology which was created along ... Read More

Internet Cookies and Their Types

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 06:26:12

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While browsing websites, you might have come up with a pop asking you to accept cookies or deny them. So, what exactly is a cookie? Let us get to know more about it.What is a Cookie?Cookies are nothing but a small file containing text which is being made when you enter a website. According to the law, if a website plans on collecting cookies, it must get consent before doing so. When a new web page is opened, they're typically written.Cookies are tiny text files with a name, value, and attribute that are often encrypted. A web server's name is ... Read More

VPN vs. RDP: What’s the difference?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 06:23:51

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Companies have to invite more outsiders (vendors, suppliers, and business partners) onto their networks and systems than ever before as our reliance on outsourcing grows. Although a vendor may require remote access for various reasons, the most common cause is to provide technical support. Due to the rising need, many tools have been developed to facilitate this activity. Some were created from existing technologies, while others were specifically designed to enable merchants access to networks.VPNs and remote desktop sharing are two of the most popular and widely utilized remote support tools. In both theory and practice, they are highly different ... Read More

VDI vs VPN: Which is best for remote workers?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 06:21:01

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What is VDI?Virtual Desktop Interfaces (VDI) is a shadow duplicate of the desktop, including the operating system, installed apps, and documents, that is saved and runs fully on the server that hosts it. Because the whole process of running the interface is done at the central server, VDI allows users to view their desktop remotely, frequently from a mobile device.VDI works by storing operating system preferences, software programmes, documents, and other customised data on a cloud server. In principle, or in an ideal world, the user experience is identical to that of a physical desktop computer.VDIs were created with the ... Read More

Tips to stay safe while browsing the Internet

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 06:00:03

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As a result of the pandemic, the Internet has become an increasingly important part of our lives and everyday routine, raising safety issues and responsibilities. Every year, many people are victims of cybercrime, and we all know that the Internet can be a hazardous place if you aren't attentive and vigilant.Yes, the Internet is lovely, but it also creates obstacles to ensuring our identity and data remain safe online. Aside from social media apps, we utilise a variety of banking and financial platforms on the Internet, all of which are vulnerable to hacking. As a result, our responsibility is to ... Read More

Top credit card security tips while shopping online

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 05:57:03

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We now live in a completely virtual universe in which we spend the majority of our time, whether looking through our social media pages or having food and groceries delivered to our door; we are all completely reliant on technology. We know that most of us will be acquiring anything online during the Big Billion Days or the Great Indian Festival, where the variety is endless, and the offers are insane. However, before visiting these online purchasing sites, we must all be informed of any security problems.Threats to Online ShoppingLet's check some of the potential risks of shopping online and ... Read More

SSH vs VPN: Which is more secure?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 11:42:59

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What is VPN?A virtual private network (VPN) is a private network connection constructed over a public network infrastructure like the Internet.Authorised VPN users can access their business network remotely using security methods such as encryption and masking the user's IP address. VPNs may also be used to secure personal information when using public Wi-Fi, such as at airports. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), context-aware security techniques, and the usage of strong passwords are all common features of VPN apps.Advantages of Using a VPNFollowing are some of the advantages of using a VPN −Protect Your NetworkThe advantages of utilising a VPN are numerous. ... Read More

Proxy vs VPN: What are the main differences?

Pranav Bhardwaj
Updated on 23-Mar-2022 05:48:11

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VPNs and proxies both provide a better level of privacy than you may otherwise have, allowing you to browse the Internet anonymously by masking your IP address in various ways. However, the manner in which they do this is completely different.A proxy serves as a gateway, making it perfect for simple tasks such as anonymous online browsing and maintaining (or evading) content restrictions. Proxy servers are ideal for viewing geo-restricted material since they excel at IP masking and misdirection. They enable users to circumvent content limitations and monitoring, as well as impose website content restrictions, such as the inability to ... Read More

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