Computer viruses are specifically designed to corrupt your device and disrupt its overall performance. In simple words, it’s a complete nightmare. We’ll walk you through the most dangerous computer viruses as well as some preventive measures against…
Be safe: Don’t fall for the fake Windows updates!
May 26, 2020
Since Window 7 went off from the market in January 2020, cybercriminals have started sending malicious and infected emails to thousands of users, containing fake Windows updates.
Experts from the security firm Trustwave have advised, what you might think is an authentic…
Commonly known as Ransomware-as-a-service, RaaS is a new age concept used by cybercriminals to easily launch ransomware attacks.
Ever since the inception of Ransomware in 2016, it has only grown in popularity and has become more vicious and harmful. However, RaaS has…
As the name suggests, identity theft is the act of acquiring personal, financial, or any other personal information about another person in an unauthorized and non-consensual manner. Let’s explore some identity theft protection measures, as well.
The main motive behind…
Beware of Fraudulent Robocalls and Texts!
May 21, 2020
Fraudulent robocalls and text messages are among the highest consumer complaints that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) receives frequently.
Fraudulent scam texting is known as smishing. Robocalls are fraudulent calls made by scammers mostly to extract…
What is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
May 20, 2020
Advanced persistent threats refer to the type of attacks in which the perpetrators gain unauthorized access to the target system or network. This type of attack can remain in effect for a long duration without being detected.
Enterprises are at greater risk from this type…
Beware of IoT (Internet of Things) Device Attacks!
May 19, 2020
The Internet of Things (IoT) has connected the world today in a smarter way and revolutionized all sectors of businesses and impacted most sectors of livelihood in a beneficial manner. On the other hand, cybersecurity threats have also increased exponentially because of the…
Have you ever faced a backdoor attack on your system? These are extremely hard to detect and therefore difficult to get rid of easily. What are backdoor attacks and how can we stay protected against them?
Backdoor attacks generally refers to the installation of a certain…
What Is Fileless Malware And How Does It Work?
May 15, 2020
The easiest description of a fileless malware: a type of malicious software which uses legitimate programs to infect a computer system. The malicious software does not depend on files for corrupting a device and leaves no trace for detection. Hence, these are believed to be…
Computers worms are one of the most common types of malware. The primary function of these types of malicious programs is to infect other targeted computers while remaining active on infected systems. Let’s discover a few things about protection against computer…