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Articles by Pranav Bhardwaj
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How to spot a fake Antivirus?
It is a smart idea to run an antivirus programme on your computer. Regrettably, cybercriminals are aware of the importance of a security solution. As a result, to infect systems, threat actors deceive users into downloading fake antivirus, a software that appears to be a legitimate protection tool but performs poorly.Antivirus software isn't real pain in the neck. It's pretty inconvenient. It's also possible that it'll harm your computer. The evil guys adjust things just when you think you've figured it out.If you've never had fake Antivirus, it usually manifests as a piece of malware that shows on your screen ...
Read MoreHow to erase yo urself from the Internet?
It won't be easy to untangle your information from the Internet if you've been using it for a long time. Whenever you share anything on the Internet, you normally relinquish ownership of that data. It may still be yours, but controlling who gets access to it and what they do with it is quite tough.The first step is to find what's out there so that you can figure out what you'll have to brush away. A whole industry has sprung up around "data scraping, " in which firms scrape the information you provide on the Internet, store it in databases, ...
Read MoreHow important are Windows updates?
The Windows operating system is the most common OS installed on more than a billion devices worldwide. Hundreds of millions of people use earlier versions of this widely used programme. Microsoft releases updates every few weeks to correct faulty portions of code, add functionality, and, perhaps most significantly, safeguard PCs from security flaws exploited by criminal hackers.Is it, however, necessary to install all of the updates? Is it possible to skip some of them? The short answer is yes, let us consider why you should.Types of Windows UpdatesSecurity updates are included in the majority of monthly releases. The worst form ...
Read MoreHow Facebook's Metaverse can be a privacy nightmare?
In a recent bait-and-switch operation, Facebook renamed itself as Meta, thinking that a new moniker will help people forget about the tech giant's earlier sins. They've also announced an ambitious new project — the Metaverse — with this rebranding.Representatives for the Metaverse have described it as a collection of virtual spaces where individuals may meet up with friends and relatives from afar. It will be a fully immersive and dynamic environment where you may play, engage, shop, watch movies, and more. In a purely virtual realm, it will replicate our physical and social experiences.Metaverse, according to Facebook, is an immersive ...
Read MoreHashing vs Encryption: What's the difference?
In the realm of data security, encryption and hashing are frequently contrasted, but why is this so? Encryption is a two-way function in which data is passed in as plaintext and comes out as unreadable ciphertext. Because encryption is two-way, the data may be decrypted and read again. Hashing, on the other hand, is a one-way process in which the plaintext gets scrambled into a unique digest that cannot be decrypted using a salt. Although hashing may be reversed technically, the computer power required to decrypt it makes decryption impractical.A hashing algorithm is used to do hashing. This approach is ...
Read MoreCan my home WiFi be hacked?
Jobs that required us to commute to work physically can now be completed at home in a pair of comfortable pyjamas, thanks to technological advancements. Most of the world's work has gone online, especially after the spread of the Coronavirus, and schools and universities have followed suit. This trend does not appear to go anywhere anytime soon. There are many solid reasons for it: Remote employment has been connected to a slew of advantages for employees and lower overhead expenses for businesses.On the other hand, working remotely brings new concerns and obstacles, particularly in terms of network security. Home networks ...
Read MoreWhat is Bluesnarfing and how to prevent it?
We live in a world where information reigns supreme, a world where our use of data propels us ahead. This is, for the most part, a good thing. Information aids us in making better decisions, enriching our lives, and improving the lives of those around us. However, there is a dark side to information, a place in the shadows where individuals who desire to exploit the information of others can be found. Others take information for personal benefit, while others are merely nosy. The latter is more critical since it has far-reaching consequences. Bluesnarfing is a method used by burglars ...
Read MoreWhat is Sim Swap Scam?
You're not alone if you use your phone to check your email, pay your bills, or post to social media. Consider what would happen if your phone suddenly stopped working: no data, no text messages, no phone calls. Imagine being notified by your cellular operator that your SIM card has been activated on a new device. What exactly is going on? These could be symptoms of your SIM card being switched and your phone number being stolen.This article will explain what SIM swapping is and what the big phone providers are doing about it. We'll highlight individual wireless carriers' answers ...
Read MoreWhat is a Shortcut Virus and how to remove it?
The transmission of computer viruses has become too prevalent in this age of broad multimedia sharing and online surfing. The shortcut virus, on the other hand, has become all too familiar, and we've all seen it someplace in our pen drives, PCs, and laptops and wondered why there's a copy of that exactly replicated folder? You can solve this problem by utilizing portable antivirus software.Most of us have always neglected this virus because it does not appear to be particularly harmful. However, as the saying goes, never underestimate anyone, especially a virus, and it would be a mistake to do ...
Read MoreWhat is Payroll Fraud?
There are numerous methods for stealing from a person or an organization. When you think of stealing, you generally think of shoplifting, bank robberies, and home invasions. However, these are hardly a few examples of how someone can steal. Payroll fraud is one of the most popular ways for employees to steal in the workplace. So, what exactly is payroll fraud?What is Payroll Fraud?Theft of monies from a company's payroll system is payroll fraud. It's most commonly carried out by payroll department managers and senior workers who have access to the systems that pay employees and can use that access ...
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