Social engineering is widely recognized as one of the biggest threats to the online security of individuals. Since there are no safeguards against people who unwittingly divulge information, social engineering is a major security leak. Let us explore what social engineering...
Data protection and privacy have suddenly become the biggest issues in the US. People now talk about Internet privacy and data protection more than ever. It’s not like Internet users never knew that tech companies collect their personal data. A Game...
Do you find it difficult to keep up with the rising number of online threats? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. A lot of people might have heard of the term “malware”, but how many average internet users actually understand what malware...
By now, you’re probably aware of cryptocurrencies. Very simply stated, these are de-centralized digital currencies which can be used to buy or sell anything. To create these currencies, you need a system (computer) to mine them. This is where Cryptojacking steps...
With the various online security threats facing users on a daily basis, people always try to find solutions to keep themselves safe on the Internet. Even ten years ago, the situation wasn’t so bad. There were still threats in the form...
Botnets are recognized today as one of the most dangerous online infections. They are exactly what they sound like – they are networks of hacked computers acting as automated bots. In principle, hacked computers acting as bots are no different from...
In every industry, there are always two brands that gain an incredible amount of popularity on a global basis. More often than not, these brands also directly compete with each other. Think Pepsi VS Coca-Cola. In this article, I’m taking a...
The internet is getting scary. It’s no surprise that more people are looking for ways to protect their online data and accounts. What a lot of people don’t seem to know is that Google has an option that adds a layer...
The whole point of using a VPN is the privacy you get. Whether it is for streaming videos, accessing torrent sites, or for having a secure connection while connected to the internet, people get VPNs because they value their privacy. All...
A year after the iOS 11 release, Apple finally released iOS 12: A new and improved OS for iPhones and iPads everywhere. Unlike the previous OS updates, however, this year focused on combating Apple security issues more than improving Apple features....
We’ve been discussing cybercrime from quite some while, and rightly so. With the increasing number of hacks and online criminal activities, it just makes sense to stay vigilant. But how to protect yourself from attacks that are just waiting for you to...
If you think the hacking incident in the presidential elections of 2016 was bad, wait for more bits. The fallout from 2016 is still being felt. The political scenario in the United States is pretty hot right now and no matter...
