A Macro virus is a harmful PC threat that attaches its code to the pre-installed macro operation of a computer system including Microsoft Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, etc. The virus gets embedded in the document macro and automatically launches whenever you open the document…
In a Dictionary attack, cyber-criminals use password guessing techniques to bypass the security walls of a password-protected device. In this, hackers use numerous combinations of usernames and passwords to guess the correct credentials.
A series of dictionary words are…
The Teardrop Attack belongs to the family of DoS (Denial of service) attacks and aims at causing a system crash by putting excess load.
TCP/IP fragmentation codes are the main targets of a Teardrop Attack. Its working methodology involves overlapping the fragmented…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
