Browsing the web is really simple. All you need to do is enter the URL in your browser and it will fetch the required data for you. However, what you don’t realize is when you just click on a link, there...
Why do supercookies have the prefix “super” attached to them? Do they have more chocolate chips than regular ones? Not really. In fact, supercookies have a whole different meaning and consequence on the internet. To the privacy conscious user, they are...
If you go talk to a professional information security expert and ask about “antivirus,” you will most likely get a negative response. Most people in this domain would describe them as ineffective and there is a good reason for that. While...
The ransomware market has been evolving. A new breed of malicious agents has arrived. It is marked by stealth and has made victims in many telecom companies, government agencies, and banking institutions etc. These attacks have prompted IT departments in companies...
As manifested by the European Union’s recent launch of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), online privacy awareness is finally getting the attention it deserves. Google is one of the largest and most profitable online businesses in the world. Among its many products, there...
In today’s world, you cannot be absolutely traceless. No matter where you go, there are always eyes on you and what you do. This may sound like an Orwellian nightmare, but it is a reality we are living. On top of...
The world of cybersecurity is full of interesting things. There is a constant battle between hackers that come up with new tricks to make personal gains from security loopholes and security enthusiasts who try to make the internet a safe place...
Amazon Rekognition recently announced real-time facial recognition feature that also identifies text in an image. It can detect up to a hundred different faces in a crowded photo! While this makes things convenient, it can also help governments in tracking and...
Anyone who knows anything about the internet has heard about Edward Snowden. No one can deny that he has had a significant impact on our online lives. Thanks to him, people are more conscious than ever about their internet privacy. They...
Cybercriminals and hacker groups have now started disguising themselves as recognized enterprises and use GDPR to steal private information. GDPR is the abbreviation for General Data Protection Regulation. It is a method being used by European Union member states to grant greater...
Data security is increasingly becoming a major concern for businesses and individuals worldwide. With a rapid increase in the number of hacking incidents happening the world over, no one is completely free of risk. But there is a way you can...
Wait, so Bitcoin isn’t really anonymous? A lot of people have the misinformed notion that Bitcoin and a majority of other cryptocurrencies are anonymous. But that is simply not true. If you go to Bitcoin.org, it clearly says that it is...
