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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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 More

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 ... Read More

Over the years, many security weaknesses have been discovered in Google's Android mobile operating system. When it comes to covering technology, it might feel like there's a new fault in Android's design lurking around every corner, putting consumers and developers at the risk of inventive cyber attacks.The Android operating system uses two types of storage − internal storage, which gives each app its sandbox; and external storage, accessed via a removable SD card. Man-in-the-Disk attacks use the characteristics of Android OS, notably, it allows developers to create programs that utilize external storage rather than internal storage. Let us check how ... Read More

KeyPass ransomwareKeyPass is ransomware that targets everyone and is spread through spam emails and questionable sources. It infects computers all across the world, regardless of political or racial affiliation.KeyPass is ruthless in its selection of captive files. Many ransomware strains target specific file extensions, but this one merely targets a few folders. With the extension, keypass, all other material on the computer is converted to mumbo jumbo. It doesn't encrypt entire files; only the top 5 MB of each is encrypted.The malware leaves a TXT notice in "processed" directories, demanding that victims purchase a program and an individual key for ... Read More