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Articles by Pranav Bhardwaj
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What is Webcam Hacking?
Webcam HackingWebcams are a significant privacy worry, especially since they're built into so many of the gadgets we use daily, such as your phone, tablet, or laptop.Webcam hacking is known as camfecting, and it is the act of gaining access to someone's webcam and turning it on without their knowledge. The camera's operator (i.e., the hacker) can view all that the camera can see.The most common way is to infect a victim's computer with malware that allows hackers access to a connected webcam.During the outbreak of the recent pandemic, the number of camfecting, cases has also increased since most people ...
Read MoreTop Smartphone Scams
Smartphone sales keep increasing at an exponential rate, and it doesn’t look like it’s going down any time soon. It’s one of the most popular appliances in the world. Such a commodity will obviously be subject to scams.As smartphone technology advances, smartphone frauds are becoming a nuisance. The victims of these frauds might lose anything from a few pounds to their entire life savings. As we become increasingly reliant on these gadgets in our everyday lives, it's critical to be aware of the many sorts of mobile scams and how to prevent them. In this article, we will highlight some ...
Read MoreDoes HTTPS mean safe?
As we all know, there are a lot of sites online where many are safe and secure, while there are a lot of insecure and fake websites. These fake websites are utilized mainly by scammers and hackers. They try to use different methods to hack. In this article, we will find out the answers to the following questions −Does HTTPS offer full-fledged safety?How is it different from the standard HTTP connections?How is HTTPS different from HTTP?HTTPS (Hypertext transfer protocol secure) is a much more secure type of HTTP, the most widely used protocol for sending data between a web browser ...
Read MoreHow are Instagram accounts hacked?
You can't argue that Instagram is a social media platform unlike any other; it is a social media platform entirely built around visual media rather than just text. Today with over a billion accounts, Instagram is one of the most popular social media networks. It is now a platform used by almost all businesses, artists and not to forget the influencers.With all this being said, today, Instagram is one of the most looked out targets for cybercriminals, many accounts have been getting hacked, and it can be done in many ways. In this article, we will be discussing some of ...
Read MoreHow can Cookies be a threat?
The Internet is unquestionably the finest source of information regarding items, stores, customer complaints, user experiences, and so on. Companies employ cookies to try to pique users' interest in browsing and give the best experience possible.Lon Montulli is credited with inventing cookies in 1995 for the Netscape Communication Corporation.The term "cookies" comes from the programming phrase "magic cookies, " which refers to exchanged data across programs.http cookies, browser cookies, and web cookies are all terms for cookies.What are Cookies?Cookies are little text files a web server stores on a user's computer.This text file includes information in the form of a ...
Read MoreWhat is the Deep Web and how to access it?
How do you go to the Deep Web? Accessing these services in a traditional manner is not feasible, opening up a huge market of opportunities for illicit activities and any other work that demands secrecy. It is not as complex as one may believe.You can't just use a regular browser to access the Deep Web. You need to utilise anonymity software like Tor, which exclusively accesses the deep/dark web. You may access the deep web anonymously with the Tor browser. But it isn't enough; you'll need additional security to safeguard your identity on the dark web because it contains potentially ...
Read MoreWhat are the risks of Remote Computer Access?
With the rising popularity of remote computer access, especially during this pandemic, many cyber threats related to this have also been found. The most significant danger associated with remote access services and software is that a hacker will get deeper access to your company or office, exposing you to various IT security vulnerabilities. It will be impossible to avoid data theft, phishing, and ransomware if they have gained privileged access to your system.What is Remote Access?Remote computer access means getting authorized access to another computer virtually from another physical location; it allows you to access the files, applications, and all ...
Read MoreWhat are the dangers of using a free VPN?
We normally use a VPN to −Bypass geographic limitations on websites and audio/video streamingStream media such as NetflixPrevent being spied on by using untrustworthy Wi-Fi hotspotsHide location online to get some anonymityWhile torrentingMost often, users use free VPN expecting these benefits, but there lies a problem in doing so. This article aims to show you the dangers of using a free VPN.What is VPN?A virtual private network (VPN) connects users' computers to a private network across a public network, allowing them to send and receive data as if they were physically connected to the private network.Using a VPN gives you ...
Read MoreWhat is TrickBot?
We have heard a lot about malware and its harmful nature. One of the most well-known kinds of malware is TrickBot. It began as a banking malware in 2016. It snatched financial credentials and handed them on to thieves. Since then, hazardous malware has developed.What is TrickBot?TrickBot (also known as "TrickLoader") is a well-known financial Trojan that preys on both companies and customers for sensitive information such as banking credentials, account credentials, personally identifiable information (PII), and even bitcoins. It can adapt to whatever place or network it finds itself in since it is a highly modular virus.The Trojan's makers' ...
Read MoreAdvantages and Disadvantages of VoIP
Over time, humans always tend to make technology better and more efficient than its previous versions. Just like any other technology, even phone calls got better with time. As the Internet started getting faster and cheaper, VoIP came to replace traditional phone systems for business phone systems. Although it sounds like a better option compared to the conventional phone system, there may be other things you want to think about as well. In this article, we will highlight some of the advantages and disadvantages of using VoIP.Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a form of telecommunication ...
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