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In the realm of data security, encryption and hashing are frequently contrasted, but why is this so? Encryption is a two-way function in which data is passed in as plaintext and comes out as unreadable ciphertext. Because encryption is two-way, the data may be decrypted and read again. Hashing, on the other hand, is a one-way process in which the plaintext gets scrambled into a unique digest that cannot be decrypted using a salt. Although hashing may be reversed technically, the computer power required to decrypt it makes decryption impractical.A hashing algorithm is used to do hashing. This approach is ... Read More

Jobs that required us to commute to work physically can now be completed at home in a pair of comfortable pyjamas, thanks to technological advancements. Most of the world's work has gone online, especially after the spread of the Coronavirus, and schools and universities have followed suit. This trend does not appear to go anywhere anytime soon. There are many solid reasons for it: Remote employment has been connected to a slew of advantages for employees and lower overhead expenses for businesses.On the other hand, working remotely brings new concerns and obstacles, particularly in terms of network security. Home networks ... Read More

We live in a world where information reigns supreme, a world where our use of data propels us ahead. This is, for the most part, a good thing. Information aids us in making better decisions, enriching our lives, and improving the lives of those around us. However, there is a dark side to information, a place in the shadows where individuals who desire to exploit the information of others can be found. Others take information for personal benefit, while others are merely nosy. The latter is more critical since it has far-reaching consequences. Bluesnarfing is a method used by burglars ... Read More

Credit card fraud is a theft that is committed using the credit card information obtained by stealing and committing fraudulent transactions.RisksThe risks associated with credit card frauds are as follows −Not noticing fake credit cards − Due to rush in the business hours, it may be a possibility that the business fails to recognize fake credit cards and incur losses.Matching signatures and names on ID − Sometimes it happens that the business overlooks the signature of the beholder to be present mandatory on the credit card.Storing credit card details − The details may be stored by the service provider to ... Read More

Forensics is a method of science to criminal examinations and can incorporate a wide exhibit of sciences from material science to clairvoyants. A measurable report basically and concisely outlines the substantive proof in a criminal case.Criminological report composing may demonstrate troublesome and overwhelming in light of the fact that it more often than not requests examinations of specialized information, introduced in a comprehensible, simple to-pursue position. By and by, a measurable report basically pursues similar essential principles and conventions expected of any report.Tools for Generation of ReportThe tools used to generate report are as follows −Raw formatRaw format method is ... Read More

Cybercrime is any type of illegal activity that takes place via digital means. Data theft is, of course, one of the most common types of cybercrime, but cybercrime also includes a wide range of malicious activity as well, such as cyberbullying or planting worms or viruses.Cybercrimes are divided into two different categories as follows −Those that cause intentional damageThose that can cause unintentional damage.A cybercrime 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 ... Read More

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

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

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

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