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Safe & Security Articles
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What is the role of Data Analytics in Effective Database Security?
Businesses are constantly told to keep their information safe from hackers while also being cautioned not to disseminate it widely. For example, analytics software can swiftly analyze large amounts of data, extract data using improvised queries, and show it in a readily understandable style. However, if certain precautions aren't in places, such as regulations or monetary investment, these business intelligence application software are exposed to security issues.Although business intelligence techniques have had a significant impact on cost, efficiency, and decision-making, the impact of business intelligence on data security is still unclear. Our new paradigm requires us to concentrate on early ...
Read MoreHow are Proxy Servers effective against Cybercrimes?
What is a Proxy Server?Incoming client requests are verified and forwarded to other servers for further communication. A proxy server, such as a Web browser and a Web server, is positioned between a client and a server and functions as a middleman between the two. The most crucial function of a proxy server is to provide security.Network intelligence has progressed with the introduction of improved tools and network services like the proxy server.A client connects to a proxy server before sending a request, such as accessing a file or opening a Web page. Each IP address and a request are ...
Read MoreWhat are the 42 mobile apps China is allegedly using to spy on the Indian forces?
The IB (Intelligence Bureau) which is the premier intelligence services department of the Government of India has identified a number of mobile apps including many that are developed by Chinese companies. Here's a list of 28 apps that the Digital IT Cell of the Government of India has identified as spyware and malware - Weibo, Wechat, Shareit, Truecaller, UC News, UC Browser, Beautiplus, Newsdog, Viva Video - Qu Video Inc, Parallel Space, Apus Browser, Perfect Corp, Virus Cleaner - Hi Security Lab, CM Browser, MI Community, DU Recorder, Vault Hide - NQ Mobile Security, Youcam Makeup, MI Store, Cachecleaner DU ...
Read MoreWhy did Facebook recently buy passwords off Black market?
Facebook, a very popular social networking site, that helps you connect with people. Some of you are well acquainted with and some you don’t, still you get a chance to make new friends and we learn a lot of things, updates on latest movies’ gossip and the list goes on. So, our Facebook account is a pass key to know everything going around the world starting from our street, city, to country and world.Just like bank accounts we prefer to keep our Facebook account private, just to ourselves, like you can share your account number with someone but not your ...
Read MoreHow can women be responsible for their own safety?
God helps those who help themselves. While, it is a moral duty of each and every individual to lend a helping hand to others, there are many instances where we have to help our own selves and these are mostly concerned with our safety and protection. Women today are becoming more and more vulnerable to security issues, which is actually a serious problem in our country.It’s time again that women free themselves from the clutches of bondage and become the harbinger of power (Shakti) who has worshiped a Durga in this country yet women live under constant fear and threat. ...
Read MoreHow to Avoid online Scams on Facebook?
With seven hundred million plus users all over the globe, Facebook is a perfect podium for scam artists. For a scammer, it requires little research on your interest, one simple friend request and once you add them in your friend list, the further process of phishing and scamming runs smoothly.This mega program runs through ‘Social Engineering’, which means understanding common user habit along with behavior and make best use of those to design eye-catching headlines. A simple click on them can redirect you safely to unsafe scam page. There you might be asked to input your login details and personal ...
Read MoreWhat is CIA Triad in Information Security?
The CIA Triad is a concept in information security. It guides an organization's data security operations. The 3 letters in CIA stand for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. They are the three pillars of a security architecture. In fact, applying these concepts to any security program is optimal.When working as a triad, the three notions are in conflict with one another. Extensive authentication, for example, helps preserve secrecy and lowers availability since certain persons who have the right to the data may not be able to access it.The three terms are explained below.ConfidentialityConfidentiality refers to the steps made by an organization ...
Read MoreWhy You Should Use an Anonymous Proxy Server?
It's difficult to talk about internet security without mentioning a proxy server or a virtual private network (VPN). These two programs give you anonymity while you do your daily internet activity. Both technologies work in the same way to keep you anonymous on the Internet. Proxies and VPNs disguise your internet protocol (IP) from the web host and your target website by rerouting your internet traffic through their servers. The web host only sees the IP address of the proxy or VPN server as you browse the website, while yours remains concealed.Although proxy and VPN anonymity solutions have certain similarities, ...
Read MoreWhat is an IP Flood?
IP FloodAn IP Flood is a type of malicious assault that can affect a single device or a whole network. This is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack that seeks to prevent a device from performing its usual functions, such as delivering requests or processing data. In an IP flood attack, the system is flooded with data, using all available bandwidth and denying access to genuine users.Fortunately, IP flooding is a well-known form of assault and it is well-documented and hence it can be readily avoided. IP Flooding is a sort of attack in which the victim or system is ...
Read MoreWhat is Information System Resilience?
The resilience of an Information System is its capacity to function in adverse conditions or under stress, while preserving critical operational capabilities. In general, a system is resilient if it continues to fulfil its objective despite hardship (i.e. if it provides required capabilities despite excessive stress that can cause disruptions).Being resilient is vital because, no matter how well-engineered a system is, reality will conspire to disrupt it sooner or later. Residual software or hardware faults will ultimately cause the system to fail to execute a necessary function or to fail to achieve one or more of its quality standards (e.g., ...
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