The Stealth virus is a highly dangerous virus whose detection is quite difficult. It can infect your device in several ways including email attachments, infected weblinks, application download from third-party websites etc.
It usually hides in the corners of your device…
A Smurf Attack aims at making your device inoperable by flooding it with numerous ping messages. It belongs to the category of DDoS attacks that exploit the security voids in the ICMP and IP creating high network traffic.
Important Terms
IP: Internet ProtocolICMP…
Important Security Tips for Safe Computing
June 29, 2020
In this article, we’ll disseminate a few security tips, the must-follow steps to protect yourself from malware and other digital threats.
If you think that you can never be a victim of cyber-crime, it’s probably a good time for you to reconsider. With…
What is Ping of Death Attack? Prevention and Mitigation
June 26, 2020
A Ping of Death attacks works on the DOS (Denial-Of-Service) methodology and results in permanent or temporary device freezing issues. The modus-operandi used by its developer aims at sending large packets to the targeted machine making it crash or freeze.
The packets…
Important Security Tips for Working From Home
June 25, 2020
The outbreak of COVID-19 has put everyone in a lockdown situation forcing them to work-from-home on a full-time basis. Working from home is an unfamiliar concept to most of the people, and can put even the most prepared people in unavoidable circumstances. Here are a few…
How to spot fake streaming websites
June 24, 2020
There is no denying that the internet helps people grow their talent and business but it also provides a massive platform for cybercriminals to carry out their malicious activities. Fake streaming websites are a new peril we need to avoid in order to be safe online.
Important tips for safe online shopping during COVID-19
June 23, 2020
Tips for safe online shopping are always useful. COVID-19 has not only put us in a lockdown situation but has greatly impacted the way we live. With time the world has also noticed a shift in the shopping pattern and has put online shopping on the forefront.
Coronavirus…
Got infected by the Maze ransomware? To pay or not to pay the ransom? Is this the ultimate decision in ransomware attacks? Not anymore. Cyber-criminals have found a new way to leverage the exploitation of victims who do not agree to pay the ransom.
Since most of the users…
What to do when you receive an extortion email
June 19, 2020
The extortion email is not a new concept, but the frequency is increasing in the current lockdown scenario. As a result, everyone is alarmed. This means that cybercriminals send emails demanding payments. In case of a refusal, they threaten the users to make their sensitive…
Ransomware Gang Launches Website to Auction Stolen Data
June 18, 2020
The Sondinokini Ransomware Gang has gone an extra step ahead and launched an auction stolen data website. The gang is accused of attacking UK Powergrid Middleman Elexon and has recently launched an eBay auction site to sell data of the victim that denied paying the…