Just when we thought 2017 has seen its share of ransomware attacks, yet another surfaced recently. Named BadRabbit, researchers have found out that it’s a rehash of NotPetya’s code. But thankfully has not been as effective as WannaCry or NotPetya.…
Antivirus software is interpreted to be a prerequisite to using a computer and be connected to the online world. Well, most of us would not even think to have a system without antivirus, because we think that viruses are going…
It’s just a misconception that only Windows OS requires antivirus protection. The last 10-years we have seen what happened to those who have been taking the digital security lightly. All these years the target was Windows OS and may feel…
The latest security vulnerability to hit the headlines has been named KRACK – which stands for ‘Key Reinstallation Attacks’. KRACK is a security vulnerability present in WPA2 protocol which is widely used in Wi-Fi connections. (WPA2 stands for Wi-fi Protected…
The battle between software manufacturers and hacking community is a never-ending one. Every security measure these software manufacturers adopt is eventually compromised or broken by the hacking community. Apart from the security measure breaches, the software manufacturers are also confronted…
It’s a well-known fact that antivirus packages alone are not sufficient to safeguard PC(s). While antivirus does offer protection against malicious security threats out there, they can do very little in terms of “regulating or governing the traffic” which comes…
Microsoft has released a free upgrade for Genuine Windows 10 and Windows 8/8.1 users. A free upgrade is on the line, which will give them an added advantage viz-a-viz better security. The new Windows Device Guard, Hello, and Passport. Nevertheless,…
What is ransomware? Ransomware is a types of malware that prevents or limits access to a system or network by encrypting files on the system. Thus, when a system is infected with ransomware, either the screen itself gets locked or…
Choosing the right antivirus software can be a tough task. Especially considering the wide range of security attacks our PC(s) are being subjected to these days. Whether you should go for high-end products? How efficient are antivirus products which offer…
Cyber experts ponder whether next generation firewalls (NGFW) would be able to block cyber attacks involving artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The methods and tools for cyber security have evolved over the years, and so have the threats, technologies,…