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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

Metadata is a form of Data, but both are not the same. Data and metadata are used for different purposes and have different specifications. Data is simply defined as a set of raw facts and figures, while metadata is one that provides relevant information about the data. Read this article to learn more about data and metadata and how they are different from each other. What is Data? Raw facts and figures obtained from an observation, measurement, etc. are called data. Data makes the basis of processing. For a user, raw data may not always be meaningful. Data is first ... Read More

Abstraction is a process of hiding the implementation details of a system from the user, and only the functional details will be available to the user end. On the other hand, Encapsulation is a method of wrapping up the data and code acting on the data into a single unit. Read this article to find out more about abstraction and encapsulation and how they are different from each other. What is Abstraction? Abstraction is defined as a process of hiding the implementation details of a system from the user. Thus, by using abstraction, we provided only the functionality of the ... Read More

Cybercriminals use numerous ways to take advantage of the vulnerabilities in the operating system or applications to infiltrate the device or network. One such method is using the Backdoor Attack.In this post, we would discuss what Backdoor Attack is, its types, and how to stay safe from Backdoor Attacks.What is a Backdoor Attack?In cybersecurity terms, a Backdoor Attack is an attempt to infiltrate a system or a network by maliciously taking advantage of software's weak point.Backdoors allow the attackers to quietly get into the system by deceiving the security protocols and gain administrative access. It is similar to the real-life ... Read More

To infiltrate into a system, cybercriminals use different methods; Attack Vector is one of them.In this post, we would know in detail what Attack Vector is, why and how do hackers exploit it, and how to protect your system against Attack Vectors.What is Attack Vector?Atack Vector is a malicious term used for describing the path or the method used by cybercriminals to get entry into a system. It allows the attackers to exploit the vulnerabilities and loopholes to deploy malware and conduct other malicious activities on the system.Once the cybercriminals get an entry into the system using the attack vector, ... Read More

Google Chrome is unarguably the best internet browser across every platform. It provides its users with a large number of advanced features that enhance their web browsing experience. It is fast, feature-rich, and comes with an excellent user interface.Many of you might not be aware of the fact that the Google Chrome browser in the Windows operating system is capable of performing malware scanning on the entire system.Yes, you can detect and remove the virus and other malware from your system using the Chrome Antimalware feature.In this post, we would know how to use the Google Chrome virus scanner to ... Read More