Commonly known as an Internet worm, an Email worm is a malicious worm that spreads via emails. It attaches itself to email messages, weblinks, and network sources of third party websites.
The code gets executed when a user opens the infected email attachments or…
An IRC worm (Internet Relay Chat Worm) is a malicious program designed to exploit IRC channels to infect chat rooms and message forums by sending infected messages.
Since the IRC channel consists of numerous channels it provides a ready platform for the cyber-security…
The security software disabler Trojan: Protection and preventive measures
September 17, 2020
A Security Software Disabler Trojan is specifically designed to affect the overall working of an antivirus program of a system. It aims at disabling the Firewall and antivirus software and works in packages with other trojans as payloads.
Once the security walls of a…
An Instant Messaging worm is a malicious piece of malware that spreads over the IM network. It is a self-replicating code that spreads by exploiting the loopholes in the instant messaging network.
Over the years, the Instant Messaging Worm has grown at an insane rate…
A Data Sending Trojan is used by hackers to send information back to its owner. Here are a few tips to stay safe from such threats. Retrieving confidential information like personal details, email addresses, bank details, credit card numbers is its underlying aim.
In…
Internet Scams & Protection Tips: Internet scams and online frauds are growing at an unbeatable rate. Here are a few tips to keep you safe.
As per the facts and figures released by IC3 (Internet Crime Complaint Center) close to 351,000 complaints of the Internet…
There are multiple ways in which cyber-security criminals can expose your data, sensitive data exposure being the most common way.
When a company, application, or an organizational entity accidentally exposes the data it leads to Sensitive data exposure. However, do not…
OS command injection is one of the most commonly found internet threats. The internet spectrum is filled with a lot of vulnerabilities and loose ends which gives easy entry to these malicious programs.
What is OS Command Injection?
Also known as shell…
Cyber security vulnerabilities: Technology has seen a massive increase in the last few decades and online security is one of the main concerns. It comes with a lot of benefits but also adds a multitude of threats and dangers.
Computer security threats are constantly…
FormJacking is a relatively new form of a cyber attack. It is highly dangerous and frighteningly simple in nature and started growing in 2018. Ecommerce websites are its main targets and it is supposed to infect around 5000 websites per month.
What Is…
