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What is Cyber Terrorism? How is it different from Hacktivism?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 27-Jun-2022 14:29:40

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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation defines "cyberterrorism" as a deliberate attack on a computer system, computer data, programs, or other material with the express purpose of inflicting violence on clandestine operatives and subnational groups.Cyberterrorism is defined as the use of computer technology to commit acts of terrorism. We must ... Read More

What is Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA)? (How It Works, How to Detect?)

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 27-Jun-2022 14:22:21

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Cyber-attackers utilize a Domain Generation Algorithm (DGA) to generate new domain names and IP addresses for malware's command and control servers. It is practically hard for security professionals to detect and limit the attack since it is carried out in a seemingly random manner."Conficker A and B", a family of ... Read More

What is Stuxnet Worm? (Importance, How Does It Work, How to Prevent)

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 27-Jun-2022 14:20:56

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Stuxnet is a computer worm that was created to attack Iran's nuclear facilities but has since mutated and spread to other industrial and energy-generating facilities.The original Stuxnet malware attack was aimed at PLCs, which are used to automate machine processes. It was the first known virus capable of crippling hardware ... Read More

What are Parameter Tampering Cyber Attacks?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 27-Jun-2022 14:15:32

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Parameter Tampering is a straightforward assault against an application's business logic. This attack takes advantage of how a lot of programmers use hidden or fixed fields as the only security protection for specific actions (such as a hidden tag in a form or a parameter in a URL). Attackers can ... Read More

What are the Seven Foundational Principles of Privacy by Design?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 27-Jun-2022 13:03:08

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In general, privacy refers to the right to be left alone and the freedom from interruption or intrusion. The right to control how your personal information is gathered and utilized is known as information privacy.The concept of responsible use and protection of information falls under the domain of privacy, which ... Read More

What is a Boot Sector Virus?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 27-Jun-2022 12:04:30

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A BIOS (Basic Input Output System) is a program that allows a computer's microprocessor to start the computer when you switch it on. It also controls data flow between the operating system of the computer and associated devices such as the hard disc, video adapter, keyboard, mouse, and printer.Similarly, files ... Read More

What are Anti-Spoofing Techniques? How are They Used to Stop DDoS Attacks?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 22-Jun-2022 14:48:11

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What is Spoofing?Spoofing is a type of online assault in which cyber attackers alter the address or source of a packet to make it appear as if it came from a trustworthy source. Enterprises set up routers, firewalls, and gateways to identify fake or spoofed packets. These devices are responsible ... Read More

What is Security Orchestration, Automation, And Response (SOAR)?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 22-Jun-2022 14:32:54

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SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) is a set of related software applications that allows a company to collect data on security risks and respond to security events without human intervention. An organization's incident analysis and response processes can be defined using SOAR technologies in a digital workflow format.The automatic ... Read More

What is Privacy Engineering in Cybersecurity?

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 22-Jun-2022 14:29:22

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As data travels to the cloud, meetings migrate online, or acquire online components, some of which are likely to continue in the future, cybersecurity becomes increasingly critical.Privacy is a major factor in cybersecurity. Consumer decisions are influenced by privacy problems; a good reputation can attract consumers, while a data breach ... Read More

What is RC4 Encryption? (Working, Usage, Advantages & Disadvantages)

Pranav Bhardwaj

Pranav Bhardwaj

Updated on 22-Jun-2022 14:26:43

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What is RC4?RC4 stands for Rivest Cipher 4. Ron Rivest invented RC4 in 1987, and it is a stream cipher. Because RC4 is a stream cipher, it encrypts data bytes by bits. Because of its speed and simplicity, RC4 is the most extensively used stream cipher of all the stream ... Read More

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