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PC or Mac: Which is more resistant to cyber threats?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 07-Feb-2022 12:09:34

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The Mac vs PC debate did not start in the recent past; it was present as long as I can remember, and both the parties have their points of upsides and downsides, but coming to security, which one is more resistant to cyber threats? Let us find out.Cybercriminals are ever-evolving; ... Read More

How does malware get past security software?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 07-Feb-2022 12:06:32

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Malicious software, or malware, is any software that causes damage to a computer system. Malware can take the shape of worms, viruses, trojans, spyware, adware, and rootkits, among other things, and can steal confidential information, erase documents, or install software that has not been allowed by the user.How Does Malware ... Read More

What is an SSL certificate and how does it work?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 28-Dec-2021 11:15:22

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Secure Sockets LayerSecure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol for encrypting and authenticating data transferred between a web server and an application. When you or your users enter data on your site, it passes via several touch points before arriving at its eventual destination. Without SSL, this data is transferred ... Read More

What is a Whaling Attack?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 28-Dec-2021 11:13:25

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Whaling AttackA whaling attack is a mode of phishing scam that targets high-ranking executives. Cybercriminals try to dupe their victims into taking adverse actions by impersonating a high-ranking professional. They frequently try to obtain massive wire transfers, sensitive information or infect computers with malware containing misleading links. The latter two ... Read More

What is Webcam Hacking?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 28-Dec-2021 11:12:06

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Webcam HackingWebcams are a significant privacy worry, especially since they're built into so many of the gadgets we use daily, such as your phone, tablet, or laptop.Webcam hacking is known as camfecting, and it is the act of gaining access to someone's webcam and turning it on without their knowledge. ... Read More

Top Smartphone Scams

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 28-Dec-2021 11:10:09

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Smartphone sales keep increasing at an exponential rate, and it doesn’t look like it’s going down any time soon. It’s one of the most popular appliances in the world. Such a commodity will obviously be subject to scams.As smartphone technology advances, smartphone frauds are becoming a nuisance. The victims of ... Read More

How does Incognito Mode work?

Pranav Bhardwaj

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 ... Read More

Does HTTPS mean safe?

Pranav Bhardwaj

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 ... Read More

How are Instagram accounts hacked?

Pranav Bhardwaj

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 ... Read More

How can Cookies be a threat?

Pranav Bhardwaj

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 ... Read More

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