Cryptojacking or cryptocurrency mining involves the unauthorized use of someone else’s computer to mine cryptocurrency.
According to Avast report, cryptojackers commonly use GitHub as a host for cryptocyrrency mining software.
Comodo Cybersecurity found a malware…
Browser hijacking is the addition of small programs to the web browsers that we use to surf the internet. Hackers or software companies add these add-ons to the browsers without the consent or knowledge of the users in order to acquire information about the users. Here are…
Would you leave your card or money out in the open to be looted? No, that’s right! So, let’s try to understand how to protect your money from card skimming attacks.
In this era of the modernized banking system, monetary transactions are mainly conducted either with…
Perhaps the most prominent recommendation about maintaining your system performance is to regularly update the operating systems and apps of the devices you use. However, you need to know how to avoid fake software updates.
An essential step is to patch security holes to…
Do you know what’s in stock for cybersecurity breaches and security threats in this decade? What could be the possible outcomes and what would be their best solutions? Which future security threats are the most dangerous?
As per expert predictions, multitudes of…
Tricking in the name of love is an age-old game. Romance fraud is an online way of scamming and exploiting those who look for love and romance through online dating sites, dating apps and of course social media. Let’s take a look at what romance scams are and what is…
Once in a while, we all might have been in the face of an online scam or threat. The Internet scams are skyrocketing and the only way through scams is by being aware and by implementing the best practices of online browsing. Let’s have a quick look at what scams are and…
Do you know how a spear-phishing attack actually achieves the end result of acquiring loads of personal data? What is a malware downloader used in a spear-phishing attract? Let’s find a few answers.
The target organization, institution, or individual is sent emails in…
The world of the Internet is filled with cybercriminals and scammers who can take down anyone the moment they are off guard. “How can I be safe online?” – you may ask. You need to be cautious at every step as the virtual world is full of real threats…
The Internet of things can be an evil lair of cybercriminals whose prime objective is to steal money and data from people. One such way of harassing people is by using botnets. So, what are botnets and why are they dangerous?
A botnet can be described as a number of…
