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If you have "unlimited" data plans for your home Internet, you are probably aware of the phenomenon of bandwidth throttling. Yes, there is a word for it, and it is deliberate and entirely legal. You may not be aware of this, but you may also be unaware that it may be circumvented.What Exactly is Bandwidth Throttling?Your ISP is purposely slowing down your web speeds, to put it another way. They can effortlessly do so because they have complete control over your connections. After all, they go through their network.In addition, your ISP has access to the websites you visit. They ... Read More

PayPal is considered to be one of the pioneers of online payment. It is one of the most secure ways to send and receive money on the Internet. PayPal has established itself as the best alternative to more traditional, paper-based money transfer methods (checks and money orders). It's simple to use, can be installed on any platform or operating system, and has global coverage, not to mention being firmly ingrained in the freelancing sector. Even though PayPal boasts its security measures, scammers always find a way to fraud people and make money.What is PayPal?PayPal is an American multinational financial technology ... Read More

What is Phishing?This is most likely the approach used by hackers. It entails sending phishing emails to consumers that direct them to a bogus website that appears like their bank's. Fake fan pages that broadcast false content and solicit private information from individuals may also arise on Facebook.Phishing fraudsters commonly employ bogus campaigns to update client data or to entice customers to enter a contest that the bank claims to be running. Fraudulent websites ask for personal information such as IDs, online banking passwords, credit card details, and even the security code in order to make online purchases without the ... Read More

Slow Wi-Fi signals are the present-day nightmare of an average person. The present technological age requires fast Internet. In this post, we shall learn some techniques to boost Wi-Fi signals at homeWhat is Wi-Fi?Wi-Fi is a wireless network protocol based on the IEEE 802.11 family of standards widely used for device networking and Internet access, allowing nearby digital devices to exchange data via radio waves. These are the most commonly used computer networks globally, with wireless access points in public places such as coffee shops, hotels, libraries, and airports providing public Internet access for mobile devices.Why does the Wi-Fi signal ... Read More

Online banking and digital payment technologies have made it easier for businesses and consumers to conduct business with their financial service providers. That same ease and convenience, on the other hand, can make it all too simple to become careless. Hackers usually access sensitive financial information through saved passwords, automated transactions, and passcode-free devices. Now, let us find out how we can protect our financial information from these hackers.Use Secure PasswordsYour passwords must be well protected and strong, most people tend to use the same password for all of their accounts, but it is not advised. Also, do not use ... Read More

The global economy is undergoing a digital revolution as the majority of what we do is now done online, from shopping for groceries to paying payments. Criminals are only natural to follow suit. Criminals see cybercrime as one of the easiest methods to gain money when they evaluate the economics of what they do.Extortion is a simple technique for a hacker to monetise stolen information and it provides the quickest path from crimes to cash. In addition to extortion, criminals can profit through phoney auctions, identity theft, and the sale of stolen information such as credit card numbers, social security ... Read More

Today even with the rising awareness and precautions taken regarding computer security or cyber security, the number of attacks and threats reported has not decreased like we expect it to be. Just as we develop more and more security measures, the same is done on the other side, where hackers and cybercriminals tend to work harder to overcome their new obstacles. One such way that they found it is by using SynAck ransomware.SynAck RansomwarePC security has now been known to have received reports of activity utilizing the SynAck Ransomware, a previously unknown ransomware Trojan.The SynAck Ransomware appears to be part ... Read More

People are becoming aware of the dangers posed by hackers who employ viruses, spyware, and malware to infect gadgets. However, it may be time to focus attention on "stalkerware, " an entirely distinct form of cyber security threat that has long-term consequences.What is Stalkerware?Stalkerware is a term used to describe intrusive software that runs on computers and cellphones and sends every piece of information about you to another person. This includes anything from software that activates your Mac's webcam without your knowledge to tools that can be purchased online and provide third parties access to almost everything on your computer, ... Read More

Simjacker is a novel and previously unnoticed vulnerability and associated exploits discovered by AdaptiveMobile Security, which is a specific commercial business that works with governments to track individuals is presently aggressively exploiting this vulnerability.Simjacker and its accompanying vulnerabilities are far more complicated and sophisticated than earlier attacks on mobile core networks.The main Simjacker attack is sending an SMS to a mobile phone with a special sort of spyware-like malware, which tells the SIM Card within the phone to 'takeover' the phone and retrieves and conduct critical orders.Thousands of devices' location data was collected over time without the targeted mobile phone ... Read More

Some malicious programs are unknown to the general Internet audience due to their low popularity. They are on the thin line between legit and risky programs, so they are especially harder to recognise and prevent.In this post, we shall discuss what are grayware, adware, and madware.What is Grayware?"Potentially undesirable programmes" is more briefly referred to as "grayware."It isn't a virus, and it isn't as visibly dangerous as many other malicious programmes on the Internet. But make no mistake that grayware has to be removed from whatever PC it's on. It's probably already irritating you every time you use your PC, ... Read More