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With a famous advertisement featured during the 1984 Super Bowl, Macintosh (commonly shortened as Mac) computers first acquired popularity among consumers. The series is still popular today, with new variants dubbed iMac for desktop computers and MacBook for laptops.While Macs are more secure than PCs, they are nevertheless and always have been vulnerable to viruses. The Mac operating system is designed to be more secure against viruses and malware, but there are still many ways for malware to get in. Another factor that protects Macs is their lower popularity than PCs; yet, this does not prevent some hackers from targeting ... Read More

WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging apps globally. Over 2 billion individuals use the instant messaging application. It was first launched in 2009. You can use WhatsApp to message, call, or video chat with pretty much anyone on the earth for free as long as you have Internet access.How Secure is WhatsApp?WhatsApp protects all communication on its platform with end-to-end encryption. Not only are these encryption keys impossible to decrypt, but they also block third parties, like WhatsApp, from accessing messages or calls. That means only you and the person or group with whom you're speaking may read ... Read More

I bet that everyone who browses on the net has seen a lot of advertisement pop-ups or redirect links or maybe something that slides into your screen. It might be something related to your previous searches, such as a bag you just saw on an online shopping platform or the ticket prices you had checked for your vacation plans. I understand how annoying it can get, especially when you’ve tried to close it many times, it just comes back to your screen again. These annoying ads and pop-ups are known as adware, also known as advertising-supported malware. Let us take ... Read More

Every activity you do online is recorded and is permanent; once you're in it, there is no going back, be it a comment that you have posted on your friend's post or a photo you have shared online, everything is a part of your digital footprint. Advertisers and cybercriminals can use this information, including your IP address, usernames and passwords, and other identifying information, to create a digital trail or footprint that advertisers and cybercriminals can use to target you.So how can you delete or clean up this digital footprint of yours? We will be discussing all of it in ... Read More

The Mac vs PC debate did not start in the recent past; it was present as long as I can remember, and both the parties have their points of upsides and downsides, but coming to security, which one is more resistant to cyber threats? Let us find out.Cybercriminals are ever-evolving; the cyber threats initially to Macs were far less than those to PC, but hackers always come up with a way to do their job and, recently, even with Mac. Macs are getting quite vulnerable, just like PC.While Macs' elegant look and simplicity contribute to their popularity, the lack of ... Read More

Malicious software, or malware, is any software that causes damage to a computer system. Malware can take the shape of worms, viruses, trojans, spyware, adware, and rootkits, among other things, and can steal confidential information, erase documents, or install software that has not been allowed by the user.How Does Malware Get Past Security Software?Malware takes advantage of security flaws (bugs or vulnerabilities) in the operating system's design and applications (such as older versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer supported by Windows XP) and susceptible versions of browser plugins. Even installing new versions of such plugins does not always result in the ... Read More

Secure Sockets LayerSecure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol for encrypting and authenticating data transferred between a web server and an application. When you or your users enter data on your site, it passes via several touch points before arriving at its eventual destination. Without SSL, this data is transferred as plain text, intercepted, or altered by hostile parties. SSL provides point-to-point encryption to ensure data security during transmission.A message authentication code, or MAC, is included in SSL connections to ensure that data is not lost or altered during transmission. This ensures that the data sent is received without being ... Read More

Whaling AttackA whaling attack is a mode of phishing scam that targets high-ranking executives. Cybercriminals try to dupe their victims into taking adverse actions by impersonating a high-ranking professional. They frequently try to obtain massive wire transfers, sensitive information or infect computers with malware containing misleading links. The latter two indicate that this social engineering method may have long-term effects, as cybercriminals can use the data gathered from a whaling attack to launch additional attacks.Whaling Vs PhisingThe distinction between whaling and other types of phishing lies in the target's specificity.While phishing targets many people at random, and spearphishing targets people ... Read More

Webcam HackingWebcams are a significant privacy worry, especially since they're built into so many of the gadgets we use daily, such as your phone, tablet, or laptop.Webcam hacking is known as camfecting, and it is the act of gaining access to someone's webcam and turning it on without their knowledge. The camera's operator (i.e., the hacker) can view all that the camera can see.The most common way is to infect a victim's computer with malware that allows hackers access to a connected webcam.During the outbreak of the recent pandemic, the number of camfecting, cases has also increased since most people ... Read More

Smartphone sales keep increasing at an exponential rate, and it doesn’t look like it’s going down any time soon. It’s one of the most popular appliances in the world. Such a commodity will obviously be subject to scams.As smartphone technology advances, smartphone frauds are becoming a nuisance. The victims of these frauds might lose anything from a few pounds to their entire life savings. As we become increasingly reliant on these gadgets in our everyday lives, it's critical to be aware of the many sorts of mobile scams and how to prevent them. In this article, we will highlight some ... Read More