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A cyber-crime is a criminal act in which someone targets a computer or a network of devices in order to gain illegal rights, steal data from them, frauds etc. This type of crime is carried out using technology which primarily takes place online.Some cyber-crime includes the following −HarassmentCyber-stalkingBullyingTypes of Cyber-crimesThe types of cyber crimes are as follows −HackingIt is a type of cyber crime in which a person tries to identify and exploit weakness in a computer system or a computer network for his own benefits.Some types of hacking are given below −Social Engineering & PhishingMalware-Injecting DevicesCracking PasswordsDistributed Denial-of-ServiceVirus disseminationVirus ... Read More

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Let us understand the concepts of antivirus software and endpoint security.Antivirus softwareIt is developed to protect computers from malware like viruses, computer worms, spyware, botnets, rootkits, keyloggers etc. It is a program, mainly performs functions like to scan, detect and remove viruses from your computer.Examples &mius; Windows Defender, AVG, AVAST, McAfee. Kaspersky etc.Features of an Effective AntivirusThe features of an effective antivirus are as follows −Default-Deny ProtectionAuto Sandbox TechnologyContainment TechnologyHost Intrusion Protection System (HIPS)AdvantagesThe advantages of an effective antivirus are as follows −Virus protectionWeb ProtectionSpam protectionCost effectiveFirewall featureDisadvantagesThe disadvantages of an effective antivirus are as follows −System slowdownSecurity holesMore advertisementsNo ... Read More

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Let us understand the concepts of antivirus software and antispyware.Antivirus softwareIt is a program which is designed and developed to protect computers from malware like viruses, computer worms, spyware, botnets, rootkits, keyloggers and such. Antivirus programs mainly perform the function like to scan, detect and remove viruses from your computer.The different versions present in market are as follows −Windows DefenderAVGAVASTMcAfeeKasperskyThe virus is stored in a distinct vicinity referred to as a vault in which it has a different file machine due to which virus impacts it. Users can themselves coach antivirus to delete computer virus, put it in a vault ... Read More

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Network communication is nothing but a conversation between two persons. Let us consider a real life situation, for two people to communicate effectively, the first and foremost requirement is language.If they both do not know a common language communication is simply not possible. They will first say 'Hi', 'How are you' etc and do a handshake.Similar to this, in computer communication, for two computers to effectively communicate we need the following −Set of procedures for handshakingSet of rules for interpreting the data sentSteps for recovery if communication is broken in the middle.Network protocols are a set of standards which facilitate ... Read More

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Internet-based threats are Malware programs which can be targeted when we use the Internet. These Web-based threats include a range of malicious software programs which are designed to infect victims' computers.Major Threats on InternetSome of the major threats on internet are as follows −SpamGenerally we received a lot of Emails with' spam ' or Junk folder insinuates that spam emails are huge issues, with more than Half of the emails being siphoned into these folders. Being an annoyance, spam emails are not a direct threat but they contain malware.TrojanTrojan represents harmless computer programmes. So we don't detect them and that's ... Read More

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A computer virus is a malware, which corrupts or destroys our files on the system. The computer virus is not a new thing to us. It was created and started spreading around the 1980's. Virus is a type of malware which is capable of self-replicating itself and spreads from one machine to another.Generally, Computer virus is a program which controls the computer without the knowledge of the user and it runs parallel with the internet. If more devices are connected and all people are using the web obviously threat and security risk are increasing.Types of Computer VirusesSome of the types ... Read More

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You're not alone if you use your phone to check your email, pay your bills, or post to social media. Consider what would happen if your phone suddenly stopped working: no data, no text messages, no phone calls. Imagine being notified by your cellular operator that your SIM card has been activated on a new device. What exactly is going on? These could be symptoms of your SIM card being switched and your phone number being stolen.This article will explain what SIM swapping is and what the big phone providers are doing about it. We'll highlight individual wireless carriers' answers ... Read More

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The transmission of computer viruses has become too prevalent in this age of broad multimedia sharing and online surfing. The shortcut virus, on the other hand, has become all too familiar, and we've all seen it someplace in our pen drives, PCs, and laptops and wondered why there's a copy of that exactly replicated folder? You can solve this problem by utilizing portable antivirus software.Most of us have always neglected this virus because it does not appear to be particularly harmful. However, as the saying goes, never underestimate anyone, especially a virus, and it would be a mistake to do ... Read More

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There are numerous methods for stealing from a person or an organization. When you think of stealing, you generally think of shoplifting, bank robberies, and home invasions. However, these are hardly a few examples of how someone can steal. Payroll fraud is one of the most popular ways for employees to steal in the workplace. So, what exactly is payroll fraud?What is Payroll Fraud?Theft of monies from a company's payroll system is payroll fraud. It's most commonly carried out by payroll department managers and senior workers who have access to the systems that pay employees and can use that access ... Read More

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Have you ever felt as if your phone knew a little too much about you? It's not a figment of your imagination. There's a steady stream of data arriving from your device, from location tracking to trackers that follow you across the web.Some apps can even access your phone's microphone or camera without your permission when you aren't looking. You may have noticed on your phone a recommendation for a product you recently discussed with a friend; how can it be so accurate, and why do they do it? Let's dig deeper and find the answers.Is it possible for phones ... Read More