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Botnet- What it is and how to defend against it!
When a particular type of malware infects and controls multiple internet-connected devices, it is called a botnet. In most of the cases, the device owners/users are totally unaware of the botnet infection. The infected devices may include servers, mobile devices,…
Hacking Definition, their types and methods to remove them
Hacking is a process performed by malware authors to attack a computer system or a network. The person who is involved in the hacking process is known as a hacker. Hackers find a way to gain unauthorised access and therefore…
6 Tips To Avoid Phishing Attacks
A phishing attack is a type of social engineering attack in which hackers send fake e-mails to gather confidential and private information for criminal activities identity theft. While phishing e-mails can look like legitimate ones from a reputable company or…
What is Computer Worm and How this Virus Spreads & Infects PC
A computer worm is a type of malware which is intended for infecting vulnerable computers in a network. Computer worms tend to quickly replicate themselves and wiggle their way into poorly protected computers. Even today worms exist, the…
Do You Know How Computer Virus Spreads?
More and more people are falling a prey to the cyber attacks and losing the valuable data to an unrecognizable online fraudster is becoming one of the biggest nightmares. Say for example, the important analysis report that you prepared the…
What Is a Botnet? How To Block Botnet Malware
A botnet refers to the network of infected computers that is controlled by a hacker remotely. The hacker makes use of the devices in the network to send spam, stage DDoS attacks, or spread viruses without the knowledge of the…
Foreshadow Attacks on Intel Chips is Causing Serious Vulnerabilities
Intel’s Software Guard Extensions (SGX) feature allows programs to establish secure enclaves on Intel processors. The secure enclave develops a safe haven for sensitive information, even if malware or another malady compromises the main computer. A global research group comprising…
New Wi-Fi attack can crack your passwords
Did you know that there exists a simple way to crack passwords from routers with WPA2 security? Fortunately, this hidden truth was uncovered by the white hat hackers recently! Everybody is using Wi-Fi network these days, and the usual protocols…
What is Cybercrime and How to Defend Against It
Cybercrime is a type of crime in which the attacker compromises a computer, networked device or a network for personal gains. The attacker or criminal involved in cyber crimes are known as cybercriminals. While most cybercrimes are carried out for…
What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a malicious software which is also known as ransom-malware that threatens to delete or deny access to data, once it takes control over a computing device. The cybercriminal who initiated the attack commands ransom to be paid through…
