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Anti Virus Articles
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Can Smart Speakers Put Your Privacy at Risk?
Using your voice to control the music playing through your speakers, lock your doors, or purchase paper towels may sound like something out of a science fiction film, but Smart speakers like Amazon's Echo have made it a reality. As useful as this technology is, one of the most pressing concerns it raises is whether customer privacy is at danger. These devices are programmed to listen to specific keywords that will wake them up.Although Amazon's Smart speaker is the most well known, it is far from the only one available, with Google's Home serving as a competitor. We decided to ...
Read MoreDo Smart TVs Have Privacy Issues and Security Risks?
As manufacturers continue to build more products that can connect to the Internet, you may appreciate the convenience and flexibility they provide. However, you might not have considered the hazards associated with Smart TVs and other Smart home devices.As prices reduce and quality has improved, Smart TVs have become a popular entertainment item. Smart TVs make it easier to access streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, Chromecast, Amazon Prime, and more from a single location.What is a Smart TV?A Smart television is just like a regular TV but it can access the Internet. A user may watch on-demand movies, surf ...
Read MoreSSH vs VPN: Which is more secure?
What is VPN?A virtual private network (VPN) is a private network connection constructed over a public network infrastructure like the Internet.Authorised VPN users can access their business network remotely using security methods such as encryption and masking the user's IP address. VPNs may also be used to secure personal information when using public Wi-Fi, such as at airports. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), context-aware security techniques, and the usage of strong passwords are all common features of VPN apps.Advantages of Using a VPNFollowing are some of the advantages of using a VPN −Protect Your NetworkThe advantages of utilising a VPN are numerous. ...
Read MoreWhat information should you never reveal online?
If you didn't live under a rock from 2009, you're fully aware that social networking Websites are the newest and most inventive way to interact with other online users.It's not rare for online users to give highly personal information without hesitation in today's hyper-connected digital environment. Even people who are cautious about posting their phone number or address online may have their personal information stolen in other ways.People are increasingly conducting their business online. Online shopping, social networking, job hunting, and the ability to perform official duties online, such as renewing auto insurance or contacting local councils and government departments, ...
Read MoreWhat is the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol(PPTP)?
The Point-to-Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP) is a collection of communication protocols that control the safe implementation of virtual private networks (VPN), which enable businesses to extend their own private networks across the public Internet via "tunnels."A big corporation with offices worldwide can use PPTP to construct a large local area network (LAN) – basically a VPN - by using the architecture of a Wide Area Network (WAN), such as the network of a public Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telco. This is less expensive than setting out network infrastructure across such long distances.Through the construction of a VPN across TCP/IP-based ...
Read MoreWhat is Malspam?
While online, we all have come up with the term spam, which is now quite a common term and is even being recognized by computers automatically now. Ranging from spam calls to spam emails, spammers are now seen everywhere, and we can't deny the fact that they are pretty annoying, but there is another threat caught in some spam, commonly known as Malspam.What is Malspam?Malspam is a type of spam email that contains a virus. Such emails contain infected attachments, phishing messages, or harmful URLs to fool consumers. It can be used to spread ransomware, trojans, bots, information thieves, crypto ...
Read MoreWhat is Bloatware and how can you remove it?
Bloatware is software that makes your system slow down. It might relate to apps that are installed but not utilised, but use a lot of disc space, memory, and battery power. Furthermore, these underutilised bits of software might be rather large, making them more of a liability than a useful utility.Bloatware normally blends into the backdrop, it's not always as easy to spot as we'd want. That does not imply that bloatware is malicious software. However, some bloatware acquired from unscrupulous sources or mistakenly installed with third-party applications may include viruses.Feature creep (excessive addition of new features in a product) ...
Read MoreWhat is an Advanced Persistent Threat?
The notion of an attack employing various sophisticated strategies meant to steal the company's vital information keeps corporate cybersecurity professionals awake at night. An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) uses continuous, covert, and sophisticated hacking tactics to obtain access to a system and stay inside for an extended time, with potentially catastrophic effects, as the term implies.Advanced Persistent ThreatAn Advanced Persistent Threat is a cyberattack carried out by a hacker who has the resources, organization, and motive to carry out a long-term attack on a target.APT uses stealth and various attack methods to compromise the target, typically a high-value corporate or ...
Read MoreWhat is a Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP)?
Initially, networks were created to construct internal portions segregated from the outside world by a set border. The internal network was deemed reliable, whereas the exterior network was hostile. Even though much has changed since the design's creation, most networking professionals still use this as their base.The fixed perimeter is frequently composed of several networks and security appliances, resulting in a service chained stack and appliance sprawl. A user must pass requirements to access the internal LAN can vary. The stack would make up global load balancers, external firewalls, DDoS appliances, VPN concentrators, internal firewalls, and LAN segments.What is a ...
Read MoreWhat is a Replay Attack?
A replay attack is a type of network assault in which an attacker discovers and fraudulently delays or repeats a data transaction. The sender or a hostile actor intercepts the data and retransmits it, causing the data transfer to be delayed or repeated. In other terms, a replay attack is a security protocol attack that uses replays of data transmission from a different sender into the intended receiving system to deceive the participants into believing the data communication was successful. Attackers can use replay assaults to gain access to a network, obtain information that would otherwise be unavailable, or execute ...
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