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Articles by Kanal S Sajan
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What Is a Computer Worm?
Computer WormA worm is a harmful software (virus) that repeats itself as it moves from computer to computer, leaving copies of itself in each computer's memory. A worm finds a computer's vulnerability and spreads like an illness throughout its associated network, constantly looking for new holes. Worms, like viruses, are spread by email attachments from seemingly trustworthy senders. Worms then propagate through a user's email account and address book to contacts.Some worms reproduce and then go dormant, while others inflict harm. The worm's code is referred to as payload in such circumstances.How do they work?Computer worms make use of network ...
Read MoreWhat are the privacy and security issues associated with chatbots?
While face-to-face human interaction appears less common, we are more likely to communicate with our technology. Machines are starting to respond, from Siri to Alexa. Now, businesses recognize the value of Chatbot services and implement them into their networks, resulting in a more efficient and user-friendly consumer experience across many platforms. With its rising popularity, so does the concern of chatbot security; let us see more on the threats of using a chatbot is and what precisely a chatbot does.What is a chatbot?A chatbot is a computer with artificial intelligence (AI) that uses critical pre-calculated user phrases and auditory or ...
Read MoreWhat are the advantages of SIEM?
What Is SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management)?The process of finding, monitoring, recording, and evaluating security events or incidents in a real- time IT environment is known as security incident and event management (SIEM). It delivers a centralized and comprehensive picture of an IT infrastructure's security situation.Security information event management is another term for security incidents and event management.Software, systems, appliances, or a combination of these components are used to deploy SIEM. There are six major characteristics of a SIEM system in general −Retention − Keeping data for a long time so that more full data sets can make judgments.Dashboards − A tool ...
Read MoreWhat are Meltdown and Spectre?
Security researchers discovered multiple vulnerabilities earlier this year that affect practically every PC, laptop, and smartphone on the market. The flaws, known as Spectre and Meltdown, are found in the design of modern CPUs and allow personal data (passwords, e-mail, and surfing history) to be accessed from memory by exploiting Speculative Execution and Branch Prediction capabilities. The features are performance-enhancing technologies that enable processors to pre-execute instructions and forecast future execution routes.The Meltdown vulnerability is thought to be very simple to cure. Still, due to the nature of Speculative Execution, we will most likely have to settle with mitigation in ...
Read MoreHow to uninstall a VPN
Maybe you're thinking of uninstalling a VPN subscription and giving up security. We can assist you with this, but we believe it is equally important to remind you of the dangers of exposing yourself online. Fortunately, uninstalling a VPN is a straightforward procedure. Certain VPNs, on the other hand, have been known to leave behind logs or records of your activities, either in the system files or in the registry. We'll teach you how to get rid of them if you stick with us.Ctrl + Shift + Esc is a combination of the keys Ctrl + Shift + Esc.You should ...
Read MoreHow to tell if your laptop camera is hacked?
Have you ever had the strangest sense that someone was watching you while you were working on your laptop? Well, you may be paranoid, but there's a good probability that your computer's camera has been hijacked. Isn't it terrifying?A laptop camera is an important computer accessory that may be used in a variety of ways. It does, however, constitute the most significant threat to your privacy. If someone gains control of your laptop camera, they can use it to spy on you, with well-documented repercussions.Some experts have even said that the fight on privacy has already been won by consumers. ...
Read MoreHow to Stop Your Smart TV From Spying on You?
Internet access, streaming apps, built-in cameras, and microphones are all available on smart televisions. Those TVs, however, can be a security issue because they are always linked to the internet.Hackers who gain access to your TV can control it and change its settings. A skilled and capable hacker can listen to your conversations using built-in cameras and microphones. Bad actors who obtain access to your unsecured television and take control by changing channels, adjusting volume settings, and even presenting improper information to youngsters pose a potentially more significant hazard. In the worst-case scenario, they could utilize the camera and microphone ...
Read MoreHow to find your network security key
What is the meaning of a network security key?IT is a password or digital signature that is entered to obtain access to a wireless network as permission. It enables the establishment of a secure connection between the network and the user requesting access. It also assists you in authenticating and protecting your home/office network from illegal or unwanted access.The Wi-Fi or Wireless network password is another name for the network security key. When you connect to a wireless network, this is the password you use. Each access point or router has a default network security key that you may alter ...
Read MoreHow to Deactivate or Delete Facebook Messenger
Have you ever wished to unplug from Facebook forever? Maybe only for a while? Here, I'll show you how to permanently erase or deactivate your Facebook and Messenger accounts.You may feel compelled to cancel your Facebook account in light of the social media site's mismanagement of user data. Up to 87 million Facebook users' information was inappropriately accessed, according to the social networking giant.During US President Donald Trump's campaign, Cambridge Analytica was able to steal data from millions of Facebook users in order to predict and influence how they would vote. Since then, the controversy has had a negative impact ...
Read MoreHow to alter your IP and location with VPN?
Whatever your motivation for utilizing a VPN, it always changes your IP address in the eyes of the outside world. And, because your IP determines your location for websites and online services, altering it implies changing your location.This is known as geo-spoofing and has a number of advantages, including maintaining your online privacy, gaining access to region-restricted information, and saving money by taking advantage of deals reserved for other nations.So, how exactly do you change your VPN location? What makes you think you'd want to do that? And what happens if it doesn't work? Continue reading for a step-by-step guide ...
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