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Articles by Pranav Bhardwaj
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What is a Fake Tech Support Scam?
Fake Tech Support is a group of people who pretend to be a support team for helping you in solving all the technical problems you have in your system. They want you to believe that you have some severe viruses in your computer, and they pretend like they will help you get rid of them. They want the user to pay them for the problems that don’t even exist in your system, and most of the time, they ask you to pay through such methods where the transaction cannot be reversed once done.How Do Fake Tech Support Interact with Users?Fake ...
Read MoreHow to Detect Keyloggers?
The term "keylogger" means software or hardware that is generally installed on your device, which logs whatever you type or press on the keyboard, be it virtual or your system’s hardware. It can be software as well as hardware. They are generally used for surreptitiously tracking the user’s data, most often to steal their passwords, bank id’s, address, mobile number, and much such sensitive information.While most of the time, keyloggers are used for unethical purposes by cybercriminals to gather various personal details like sensitive data or passwords, very rarely, they are also used for legitimate purposes.Types of KeyloggersThere are basically ...
Read MoreWhat are some of the top Android Viruses?
As we all know, the main factor that cyber attackers use to spread their malicious viruses is a huge user base, and currently, there is no better medium than android in terms of having a huge user base. And that's why android devices have become a prime target for cyber attackers to spread malicious viruses. Also, compared to other OS like iOS, android is open-source software that makes it easier for cyber attackers to customize it according to their needs.Now since we understood why its android viruses, let's see what are different types of android viruses lately which are spreading ...
Read MoreWhat is Data Integrity?
In the modern world, having a good database is the same as being a millionaire. People often compare data with money, as it is one of the most critical assets for the future. The one who has accurate data is going to rule this digital world.Quantitative data along with good quality and authenticity helps any country in boosting its revenue. Data helps any company in so many ways, be it getting data on a disease or showing personalized ads to users, or knowing their consumer base more efficiently.It is said, the more accurate data a company has, the more successful ...
Read MoreIs paying for an Antivirus Software worth it?
Many of us in today’s age use anti-virus software to protect our PC from viruses, but out of the ones we use, how many of them are paid? The study from 2019 says that only 18.6% of people use paid antivirus software legally. The rest all either use the free software or use pirated and cracked versions of the paid software. It’s essential to know that free antivirus software has hidden costs behind them that you may not be aware of.Is it worth paying for an anti-virus software?Like the way you invest in a good system, it’s crucial to invest ...
Read MoreWhat is a Backdoor?
As the name suggests, a "Backdoor" allows someone to enter your house, not from the legal way that is the front door. In technical terms, the backdoor is any sort of method which allows any organization, hacker, or even government to access your system without your permission.A Backdoor can be installed on your system by hackers in the form of some malware application or using your device’s software vulnerabilities.Backdoors are used mainly by hackers for using your data, invading your privacy, crypto-jacking, surveillance, etc.In recent days, hackers have discovered so many new ways to get access to user’s devices and ...
Read MoreIs it possible to hack a phone by Texting?
Hacking someone’s phone nowadays isn’t as rare and complex as it used to be in earlier days. Anyone with a piece of good knowledge can hack others’ devices or systems, and this has been a kind of hobby for today’s kids with technical backgrounds. There are various ways of hacking someone’s system or spying into someone’s device, but in today’s article, we will mainly see-through texting to the device which needs to be hacked. And you feel everything is fine and safe in your device until you get a text message from a hacker asking for that ransom.By now, you ...
Read MoreDoes Factory Resetting an Android Device Remove Viruses and Malware?
Around 73% of all mobile users have Android devices. With such a large user base, Androids have become a prime target for cyber attackers to spread their malware quickly in user's devices. Furthermore, since everyone around us saves all their information in an Android device in one form or the other, for cyber attackers, Android has become their primary bank for stealing all the data. Hence, people are always searching for ways to remove these malicious viruses from their phones. The most common way that any average person follows is factory resetting their Android device.Does Factory Resetting Actually Remove Viruses?Does ...
Read MoreWhy do hackers love Public WiFi?
We often go to places where we are being provided with Free WiFi, and we connect our devices to that public WiFi thinking that it's free, but how many times do we think of the consequences one might have to face while connecting to that free WiFi?In this post, we will see how public WiFi is home for hackers to find their victims.Public WiFi is Less SecurePublic WiFi or Hotspots are mainly found in places like hotels, airports, restaurants, coffee shops, etc., where people usually go in large numbers and more frequently.Using a public WiFi may seem harmless in checking ...
Read MoreWhy does cleaning a computer matter?
Before starting this article, let me tell you something that you might not be aware of; that is February 13th every year is known to be "Nation Clean Out Your Computer Day".By cleaning, we do not mean cleaning off the dust from your hardware devices like your CPU, cleaning your desktop screen, or arranging your PC table, which most Indian mothers typically do once a week while dusting the house. Here, cleaning your computer means removing the unwanted files and software from the system, keeping your hard drives free from unwanted storage, and keeping all the required programs up to ...
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