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Articles by Pranav Bhardwaj
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Why is it important to update all the software to have better security?
Most of the time, when we suddenly see a pop-up demanding an update, we tend to select the option of scheduling them later. In this article, we will see why those software updates are important, and what if we don't keep our system and its apps up-to-date?Realizing that you were hacked because you ignored the update pop-up on your system while you were working would be very hard to digest. Updating all the software, specifically the anti-virus and anti-malware programs, minimizes the chances of any loopholes in the program's security, ensuring that viruses, malware, and remote "hackers" stay out of ...
Read MoreHow to recognize and protect yourself from Cybercrime?
If someone steals your wallet, they will only be able to get money; but if someone hacks your system, your whole life with what you do and where you go will be in front of him. So, yes, cyber threats are real things and can be extremely dangerous. As most of the people these days store all their information online, it becomes crucial to know how you can recognize and protect yourself from cybercrimes.How to Recognize a Cybercrime?Identity theft is the illegal use of someone else's personal information to obtain money or credit without informing that person. And it is ...
Read MoreHow to stay safe when sharing a file online?
How many of you go to your friend's houses to give them the files they need? I guess 1 out of 1000 and that too if that friend lives nearby. Most of us these days don't share any file, be it documents/pictures, in physical form. We transfer them through the Internet or Bluetooth or WiFi. While some of these files may be harmless if leaked by mistake, others may be confidential. So, rather than sharing important files carelessly, it is wise to choose a secure way to transfer the files to avoid risks.Ways to Share Files SecurelyThere are various ways ...
Read MoreWhat is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is a kind of bullying that occurs online through devices and systems. It can happen via emails, text messages, phone calls, social media apps, or some websites. It includes humiliating someone or causing them embarrassment by sharing something private about them which no one else knows through one of the online platforms. Cyberbullying is also considered one of the crimes that have a law against it in our constitution.We all know that popular social media apps don’t provide security when it comes to the photos or videos we are posting, and any stranger can easily see all the comments ...
Read MoreCan a Mobile Phone Battery Track You?
One of the studies held at the Stanford University found that, yes, Android phones can be tracked even when their GPS and WiFi are not enabled by analyzing their power-use over time. It works on a simple rule that “A cellphone uses more power, the more away it is from the cell tower and the more obstacles are on its way to reach for a signal.” Along with this, all the other activities which use power can be factored out with the help of the algorithm the researchers studied.The term which they used to track you through your power consumption ...
Read MoreHow to Remove CSRSS.exe Trojan?
CSRSS.exe stands for client-server runtime subsystem executable file, which is one of the legitimate windows OS processes that handles most of the graphical instruction sets of the windows OS. But as it is a widespread and known process, many attackers take advantage of this and release their infected malicious Trojan program under the disguise of CSRSS.exe name.How Does CSRSS.exe Trojan Spread?Before knowing how to remove CSRSS.exe, it’s obvious that we should understand how it could enter the system and how you can detect it?The main possibilities from where it could have entered your system are −Sometimes, while downloading other things, ...
Read MoreTips to Secure Your Identity Online
We live in a world where identity threats are more dangerous than any road thefts. If someone steals your wallet, they will only be able to get money, but if someone hacks your system, your whole life with what you do and where you go will be in front of him.Cyber threats are real things and are way more dangerous, as most of the people store all their information online these days, and hence, it is very crucial to know how you can delete all your digital footprints and save yourself from identity theft.What Can Be Done with Stolen Identity?It's ...
Read MoreWhy is it important to create a Data Backup?
We all who use computers and mobiles regularly have this unpleasant experience of losing some essential data. It is in such cases the concept of data backup comes in handy. Backing up your data is so important that we have an entire day dedicated to it; many might not know this, but 31st march is considered the World Backup Day.Technically, a backup is another copy of all the files stored in your computer, be it data files or family photos, or your previous homework records. So, instead of storing everything on just a laptop, we have one backup stored on ...
Read MoreHow to remove Crypto Virus?
Ransomware viruses are malicious software and are generally designed to block access to a computer system until some amount of money is paid. The makers of this software are earning a lot of money from this.Crypto-ransomware is one such type of harmful program that encrypts files stored on a computer or mobile device, or laptop and can be decrypted when you pay a certain amount of money. Unfortunately, the encryption then mixes the content of the whole file, which makes it unreadable, so if the user wants to restore it to use the context of that file, they first need ...
Read MoreHow do Firewalls prevent computer viruses?
Firewalls are filters that keep that lousy thing out and only allow good things to come in. it works based on the inclusive and exclusive parameters, allowing few types of communication inside while keeping others away. It is guided by an access control list with a particular set of rules based on which it provides access to a specific computer. These guidelines are not firm and can be customized for any particular device based on its need.Types of FirewallsBefore directly diving into how firewalls prevent computer viruses, let's understand a bit more about firewalls. There are two types of firewalls ...
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