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Are Your NFTs Safe? The Basics of NFT Security

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 16-Aug-2022 14:02:56

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What Are NFTs? Some NFTs are just worth a few dollars, while others might cost as much as a home or multiple houses. However, regardless of how much a person pays for an NFT, it is critical that they maintain it secure. So, how safe are NFTs, and are there ... Read More

What is the Role of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) in Cybersecurity?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 13:02:10

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A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a software that resides between a cloud service customer and a cloud service provider on-premises or in the cloud. When data stored in the cloud is accessible, it acts as a tool for enforcing an organization's security standards through risk identification and legal ... Read More

What is Server Message Block (SMB)?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 12:59:17

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Server Message Block (SMB) A client/server protocol called SMB (Server Message Block) controls access to files, whole directories, and other network resources, including printers, routers, and network interfaces. The SMB protocol may be used to handle information sharing between the various processes in a system, sometimes referred to as inter-process ... Read More

What is a Romance Scam?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 12:53:34

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Romance scams happen when scammers create a false online person to win the victim's love and trust. The con artist then manipulates the victim and steals from them under the guise of a loving or close relationship. Romance scammers are professional at what they do and will appear sincere, ... Read More

What is LockBit Ransomware Attack?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 12:51:12

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LockBit ransomware is harmful malware meant to prevent users from accessing computer systems unless a ransom is paid. LockBit will automatically disseminate the infection over the network, look for valuable targets, and encrypt any accessible computer systems. Highly specific assaults against businesses and other organizations utilize this malware. LockBit attackers ... Read More

What is GoldenEye Ransomware Attack?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 12:48:59

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You've undoubtedly watched the movie GoldenEye if you're a Bond fan. The name of the ransomware program, GoldenEye, was inspired by this. The name of the hacker collective is also borrowed from the film. In the movie GoldenEye, the Janus Syndicate, a Russian organized crime group, exploits the instability caused ... Read More

What is Egregor Ransomware?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 12:47:21

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A cybercriminal organization known as Egregor focuses on a particular subset of ransomware operations. In Western magic, the collective energy of a group of people working together toward a shared goal is referred to as Egregor. It is believed that after ceasing operations in October 2020, the prominent cybercrime group ... Read More

What is Dridex Malware?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 12:45:21

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Malware that makes use of Microsoft Office macros is called Dridex malware. Hackers may use it to steal financial data and other user identifiers. It often takes the form of a spam email with an attached Word document. Dridex virus emerged from an earlier product dubbed Zeus Trojan Horse, ... Read More

What is Double Extortion Ransomware?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 12:43:43

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What is Ransomware? A hostage situation exists due to ransomware. It is a form of malicious software or malware that takes data, encrypts it, and then prevents the rightful owners from accessing it until the attacker receives the ransom demanded by the attacker. The ransom cost can range widely, from ... Read More

What is CryptoWall Ransomware?

Ayushi Bhargava

Ayushi Bhargava

Updated on 05-Aug-2022 12:41:25

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A Trojan Horse is used by the ransomware virus known as CryptoWall to encrypt files on a hacked computer, and users must pay a ransom to get the decryption key. A spam email, a malicious online advertisement, a compromised website, or another piece of malware are frequently used to spread ... Read More

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