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Articles on Trending Technologies
Technical articles with clear explanations and examples
How can Cookies be a threat?
The Internet is unquestionably the finest source of information regarding items, stores, customer complaints, user experiences, and so on. Companies employ cookies to try to pique users' interest in browsing and give the best experience possible.Lon Montulli is credited with inventing cookies in 1995 for the Netscape Communication Corporation.The term "cookies" comes from the programming phrase "magic cookies, " which refers to exchanged data across programs.http cookies, browser cookies, and web cookies are all terms for cookies.What are Cookies?Cookies are little text files a web server stores on a user's computer.This text file includes information in the form of a ...
Read MoreWhat is the Deep Web and how to access it?
How do you go to the Deep Web? Accessing these services in a traditional manner is not feasible, opening up a huge market of opportunities for illicit activities and any other work that demands secrecy. It is not as complex as one may believe.You can't just use a regular browser to access the Deep Web. You need to utilise anonymity software like Tor, which exclusively accesses the deep/dark web. You may access the deep web anonymously with the Tor browser. But it isn't enough; you'll need additional security to safeguard your identity on the dark web because it contains potentially ...
Read MoreWhat are the risks of Remote Computer Access?
With the rising popularity of remote computer access, especially during this pandemic, many cyber threats related to this have also been found. The most significant danger associated with remote access services and software is that a hacker will get deeper access to your company or office, exposing you to various IT security vulnerabilities. It will be impossible to avoid data theft, phishing, and ransomware if they have gained privileged access to your system.What is Remote Access?Remote computer access means getting authorized access to another computer virtually from another physical location; it allows you to access the files, applications, and all ...
Read MoreWhat are the dangers of using a free VPN?
We normally use a VPN to −Bypass geographic limitations on websites and audio/video streamingStream media such as NetflixPrevent being spied on by using untrustworthy Wi-Fi hotspotsHide location online to get some anonymityWhile torrentingMost often, users use free VPN expecting these benefits, but there lies a problem in doing so. This article aims to show you the dangers of using a free VPN.What is VPN?A virtual private network (VPN) connects users' computers to a private network across a public network, allowing them to send and receive data as if they were physically connected to the private network.Using a VPN gives you ...
Read MoreWhat is TrickBot?
We have heard a lot about malware and its harmful nature. One of the most well-known kinds of malware is TrickBot. It began as a banking malware in 2016. It snatched financial credentials and handed them on to thieves. Since then, hazardous malware has developed.What is TrickBot?TrickBot (also known as "TrickLoader") is a well-known financial Trojan that preys on both companies and customers for sensitive information such as banking credentials, account credentials, personally identifiable information (PII), and even bitcoins. It can adapt to whatever place or network it finds itself in since it is a highly modular virus.The Trojan's makers' ...
Read MoreAdvantages and Disadvantages of VoIP
Over time, humans always tend to make technology better and more efficient than its previous versions. Just like any other technology, even phone calls got better with time. As the Internet started getting faster and cheaper, VoIP came to replace traditional phone systems for business phone systems. Although it sounds like a better option compared to the conventional phone system, there may be other things you want to think about as well. In this article, we will highlight some of the advantages and disadvantages of using VoIP.Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a form of telecommunication ...
Read MoreWhat is a Vishing Attack? Definition, Techniques, Examples
Social EngineeringCybercriminals employ social engineering as a deception strategy to persuade individuals to provide personal information. Social engineering depends on the inherent human sense of trust to steal personal and business information that may be utilised to perpetrate future cybercrimes.What is Vishing?Vishing is a sort of cybercrime that involves obtaining personal information from victims over the phone. Cybercriminals use devious social engineering tactics to persuade victims to pass up sensitive information and bank account credentials. This is referred to as "voice phishing."Vishing, like phishing and smishing, depends on convincing victims that answering the caller is the proper thing to do. ...
Read MoreWhat you need to do when your phone is lost or stolen
It's a dreadful feeling to realize your phone has been taken, and it often causes fear. As difficult as it may be, you must maintain your composure so that you can take the required steps to reclaim the device or, at the very least, protect your data. You may never see your phone again, but you'll have peace of mind knowing that your data is safe from those who would misuse it.When your phone is stolen, there are a few things you should do.Notify the AuthoritiesThe first step is to notify the authorities that your phone has been stolen. Make ...
Read MoreWhy Your Online Privacy Matters
Online privacy is important because the Internet is filled with anonymous people whose intentions vary and are unpredictable. Identity is the most valuable asset on the Internet, and hence, we need to protect it from potential imposters or hackers.This post aims to bring your attention to why online privacy is important.What is Online Privacy?Internet privacy refers to the right or obligation to protect one's personal information, whether stored, repurposed, shared with third parties, or shown through the Internet. Data privacy is a subset of internet privacy. Since the start of computer networking, privacy issues have been expressed.Personally Identifiable Information (PII) ...
Read MoreWhat is Private Browsing?
In the online world, privacy is something that is being invaded now. The Internet connects all of us and saves an increasing amount of personal data. Despite the presumption of privacy and data ownership, we have little to no influence over the systems and what is done with our data. Companies utilize our data to sway our opinions. Since online security breaches are both disruptive and costly, we must protect our online privacy by practising safe browsing methods.Private BrowsingWhen you go online through your browser, it records your browser history, website's cookies and saves form data for later autocomplete. It ...
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