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Articles by Pranav Bhardwaj
400 articles
What are the Essentials of an Effective Cybersecurity Policy?
A security policy is a document outlining how to defend an organization from dangers, such as computer security threats, and address issues when they arise. A security policy must identify all of a company's assets and all potential threats to those assets. Essentials of a Cybersecurity Policy Institutions develop information security policies for several reasons − To create a complete information security plan. To detect and prevent ...
Read MoreClassful Vs Classless Addressing
Classful AddressThe first addressing system to be implemented as part of the Internet Protocol was Classful Addressing. In the year 1981, the Classful addressing network architecture was first used on the Internet. The Classful addressing system was superseded by a Classless addressing scheme with the introduction of Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) in 1993.The IP address comprises up of 32 bits and is split into four sections separated by dots: part 1, part 2, part 3, and part 4.The IP address is made up of four parts, each of which is eight bits long (1 byte).Further, the 4 parts of the ...
Read MoreWhat is Reverse Engineering Technique in Cybersecurity?
Reverse engineering aka back engineering is a technique for extracting design knowledge from software, equipment, airplanes, architectural structures, and other items. It is the practice of evaluating a piece of software or hardware's functionalities and information flow in order to comprehend its functioning and behavior. In cyber protection, malware is frequently reverse-engineered.Reverse engineering is a technique used in older industries to improve computer hardware and software. The machine code of a program - the string of 0s and 1s transmitted to the logic processor - is the subject of software reverse engineering. To convert the machine code back to the ...
Read MoreWhat is SquirrelWaffle Malware?
SquirrelWaffle, a new malware family, has the potential to be a big commercial disruptor. Once SquirrelWaffle has infiltrated network ecosystems, it can be utilized to cause significant damage. SquirrelWaffle is sometimes used as a delivery system for other malware infections, such as Qakbot and Cobalt Strike. SquirrelWaffle Malware: What Is It? SquirrelWaffle is a new malware loader that spreads via malspam (malicious spam email) with the goal of infecting a device with second-stage malware such as cracked copies of the red teaming tool Cobalt Strike and QakBot, a well-known malware that started out as a simple banking trojan but ...
Read MoreWhat is ProLock Ransomware?
A new ransomware group known as ProLock has created a reputation for itself by getting into large companies and government networks, encrypting files, and demanding massive ransom payments since the beginning of the year. ProLock is the most recent ransomware group to employ a "big-game hunting" strategy in its activities. Big-game hunting refers to pursuing greater prey in order to take significant sums of money from those who can afford it. Attacks from this category are most likely to be seen by system administrators who handle these larger networks. How Does ProLock Ransomware Work? ProLock ransomware encrypts files ...
Read MoreWhat is Domain Fronting?
What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN)? Static web pages were the most common type of material on the early Internet. The site now consists of millions of dynamic web pages, user-generated content (UGC), stylesheets, images, JavaScript files, movies, and, of course, streaming multimedia. Every website resides on a server, and the distance between the server and the user determines how quickly a website loads. The webpage loads faster when the server and the user are closer together and vice versa. Take, for example, Yelp's (crowdsourced company reviews) or Whole Foods' websites (multinational supermarket chain). Although both are accessible from ...
Read MoreWhat are the Dangers of MoniterMinor Stalkerware?
"Stalkerware, " a type of spyware, is beginning to appear increasingly frequently in study data throughout the world. The primary premise behind stalkerware, and what sets it apart from other types of spyware, is that it aims to track down a person's whereabouts, record their audio and video conversations, and do other things that a stalker may do, such as discover personal information. Signs of Stalkerware Stalkerware programs are meant to remain undetected by the victim. Thus they don't show up as installed apps. This excludes genuine apps that may be used to track a phone and would ...
Read MoreWhat are App Clips and Instant Apps?
What are App Clips? An App Clip is a tiny section of an app dedicated to a single action and meant to appear when you need it, such as ordering coffee or renting a scooter. Program Clips are short − under 10MB − and open in seconds at the bottom of your iPhone, eliminating the need to search for the relevant app on your iPhone or download it from the App Store, both of which take far longer than the App Clip launching. App Clip developers may gather information about you individually through the App Clip, and your data will ...
Read MoreHow to Stop Your Phone's WiFi from Revealing Where You Live?
Because your mobile phone sends your WiFi name continuously, and it's easy to monitor your location using these signals, your WiFi name is enough for someone to find where you live. However, stopping the transmission of your position will take a few minutes. What Kind of Data Does My Device Share? Your smartphone looks for trusted networks that you've previously added to your phone. Your smartphone connects to the trustworthy network automatically once you enter its range. It may appear convenient because you don't have to input the router's login key. Still, by continuously broadcasting joining requests, your smartphone ...
Read MoreHow to Hack the Alarm System of a Smart Car?
Smart cars are slowly but steadily gaining market share. While there is a lot to be enthusiastic about when it comes to new cars, such large technological advances come with their own set of concerns. Smart cars may be riskier to drive than their more-traditional counterparts since they are connected to networks. Apart from insane drivers and unforeseen road problems, owners of these smart cars will also have to consider the possibility that someone is attempting to take control of their vehicle remotely. That isn't just a speculative possibility. Smart Cars are convenient, but are they safe? Smart ...
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