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With the advancement in security, cybercriminals are inventing unique techniques to perform malicious tasks. One such unique threat is Fileless Malware.Let us discover what this Fileless malware is, how it gets entry into a system, why can't security programs detect it, and some measures to prevent it.What is a Fileless Malware?Fileless malware is a unique type of malicious program whose attacking technique is entirely different from the regular malware programs. Generally, cybercriminals introduce malware files into the device to infect it. Over the years, malicious programs like Trojans, Spyware, Ransomware, and others have created havoc by getting into the system ... Read More

Social Engineering attacks are malicious assaults carried out by taking advantage of the lack of knowledge of users and manipulating them into installing malware programs or providing sensitive information.Conducting a Social Engineering attack is not easy, and cybercriminals use different techniques to do so. In this post, we would discuss the top ways through which Social Engineering assaults are carried out.PhishingPhishing is one of the most common malicious attacks on the internet. It is similar to fishing. While in fishing, the food is used as bait to trap fishes; in Phishing, fake irresistible offers or virus alerts are used as ... Read More

Phishing is one of the most common social engineering attacks conducted by cybercriminals to trap users into providing sensitive information or install malware into their system. According to the FBI, Phishing was the most conducted cybercrime in 2020; the number got doubled from 2019 to 2020.Though the final goal is the same, i.e., to attack victims psychologically, the attackers use different means to conduct Phishing.Depending on the way it is conducted, Phishing can be categorized into various types. In this post, we would discuss the five most popular types of Phishing attacks.Email PhishingPhishing through emails is pretty widespread among cyber ... Read More

While browsing the Internet, if you have received a virus alert from Microsoft stating that "YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN BLOCKED" because the system is infected with viruses and asking to call you, it is probably a scam.In this post, we would discuss how such fake Microsoft Warning Pop-Ups are generated and how to remove them.What is Microsoft Virus Warning Pop-UpsCybercriminals use various tricks to manipulate users and get into their systems. One common trick is creating fear among users by presenting them fake alerts pretending from genuine organizations. Microsoft Virus Warning pop-up is one of those fake alerts. In this, ... Read More

Pop-up Ads can be pretty annoying while browsing the Internet. Apart from that, cybercriminals can exploit pop-ups by infecting them with malware so that when users click on them, the malware can infiltrate their device easily.It is better to block these annoying and malicious pop-ups instead. Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers on the internet. Its users are most affected by the pop-up viruses. If you are a Google Chrome browser user, this post will guide you on how to block pop-ups on your browser.Block Pop-Ups on Google Chrome Windows/macOS/LinuxFor Windows, macOS, and Linux users, here is ... Read More

Most people consider a computer virus and a computer worm as equivalent. Although their primary aim is to create havoc by infiltrating a system, the way they attack, spread, and replicate sets them apart.In this post, we would walk through in detail what the computer virus and the computer worm are and how they are different from each other.What is a VirusA virus is one of the most common and oldest computer malware. Like a biological virus spreads from human to human and damages their body, a computer virus spreads from computer to computer and corrupts user files, documents, and ... Read More

In recent times, there has been enhancements in the percentage of people visiting the Dark Web. It is mainly because of its secretive nature. Most people don't know about the dangers and simply surf it without any knowledge. In this article, we will discuss briefly about what Deep Web and Dark Web are in reality. We will discuss how they differ from each other. We will also discuss whether it is illegal to visit the dark web.Levels of the InternetTo understand the dark and the deep web, you should know about the Levels of the Internet because they both are ... Read More

Have you ever seen http:// or https:// in a browser's address bar while surfing a website? In a nutshell, both of these are protocols that allow a web server and a web browser to communicate about a certain website. But, what are the features that distinguish these two? Well, the most important difference between "http" and "https" is that "https" is far more secure than "http". Read through this article to find out more about "http" and "https" and how exactly they are different from each other. The protocol used to send hypertext over the Web is called the HyperText ... Read More

Both MD5 and SHA1 are hashing algorithms. MD5 is simple and fast, but it does not provide good security. SHA1 is complex as compared to MD5 and it provides greater level of security.Read through this article to find out more about these two hashing algorithms and how they are different from each other.What is MD5?MD stands for Message Digest. MD5 is a hashing algorithm that produces a 128-bit hash value.Although MD5 was created with the intention of using it as a cryptographic hash function, it has been discovered to have several flaws. Yet, it is extensively used.MD5 can be used ... Read More

Both these terms "cybersecurity" and "network security" are related to security measures that organizations employ to protect their data, systems, and network infrastructure from online threats. However, cybersecurity is used in a much broader sense, while network security is a subset of cybersecurity. Read through this article to find out more about cybersecurity and network security and how they are different from each other.What is Cybersecurity?Cyber security refers to the use of technology, methods, and policies to reduce the danger of cyber-attacks while also protecting the systems, networks, programs, devices, and data from unwanted access.The field of cybersecurity is becoming ... Read More