Found 546 Articles for Cyber Security

A fraud in which a person assumes another person's identity is known as synthetic identity theft. The thief creates a new identity by combining basic and fraudulent information. In most cases, the accurate information utilised in this fraud is stolen. This information is used to create phoney accounts and make fake purchases.Cybercriminals can use synthetic identity theft to steal money from creditors such as credit card companies.How Does Synthetic Identity Theft Work?Synthetic identity thieves steal information from unsuspecting persons to construct a false identity. They take people's Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and combine them with bogus information such as names, ... Read More

Killware is a software or code that is installed on computers with the sole purpose of causing harm to humans. This type of pain is not related to money or emotions; instead, it is related to physical damage. Killware, as the name implies, is a malware designed to kill people. Unlike ransomware, which infects your computer and locks it until you pay a ransom, killware is a virus spread by psychopaths who have nothing to do with money.The Dangers of KillwareKillware in general does not affect the computers or cellphones of normal people. Instead, their primary goal is to target ... Read More

With the ever-increasing rate of cyber threats, the number of Ransomware has also been on the rise, and one such Ransomware is the Dharma Ransomware. In this article, we will discuss more on Ransomware and how they work.What is Ransomware?Ransomware is a virus that encrypts a victim's data and holds it hostage. An organisation’s essential data is encrypted, making it impossible to access files, databases, or apps. After that, a ransom is demanded to acquire access.Ransomware is frequently designed to propagate over a network and target database and file servers, paralysing a whole enterprise in the process. It's a growing ... Read More

In recent years, online data privacy has become one of the most talked-about issues in information technology. Due to the continuous data flow from analog to digital devices and applications, our data is more sensitive to threats and vulnerabilities. Without the risk of losing tangible, portable media devices, the cloud allows you to access your data from anywhere with an Internet connection. Although several cloud solutions are free, they don't always include advanced security features like data encryption. So, what is cloud encryption, exactly?What is Cloud Encryption?The technique of encoding and altering data before moving it to the cloud is ... Read More

GPS (Global Positioning System) is currently the conventional method for passengers to navigate from point A to point B quickly and effectively. While GPS provides businesses and people with unrivalled benefits, there are certain disadvantages in using this technology. Through GPS spoofing, GPS devices might be exposed to cyber assaults.Many developed nations have had global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) for years, and GPS is just one of them. When someone uses a radio transmitter to deliver a fake GPS signal to a receiver antenna to counter a valid GPS satellite signal, this is known as GPS spoofing. The strongest GPS ... Read More

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