An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a type of cyberattack carried out over an extended period and uses stealthy methods to evade detection. APTs are typically used to access sensitive data or systems and can be very difficult to detect and defend against. APTs are generally carried out by a highly skilled hacker, a state…
Email Phishing is one of the more popular tactics that cybercriminals employ to gain access to your private accounts. When cybercriminals email you, they pretend to be someone they are not to get valuable information from you. One way email phishing scams work is by impersonating a well-known company email address or official email address of…
It is increasingly common to find that our homes are becoming our offices and workplaces. Since your home has become a hub of your personal and professional lives, ensuring its safety is extremely important. You make sure that your door is locked every night, so unwanted guests don’t make their way in, but do you…
If you’ve ever heard the term “I have nothing to hide” in response to breaches in privacy or even used that adage yourself in your personal life, you may have to give that another thought. When we’re talking about an interpersonal relationship between two or more people, privacy is usually only a concern when one…
n a world where everything is digitized and interconnected, cyber security has never been more imperative. One of the most critical aspects of cyber security is access control, which manages who has access to what within a networked environment. There are many different ways to manage access control, but user permissions are the most common…
Do you see ads constantly popping on your computer screen that was not there before? Well, there are many ways that people can get viruses on their computers, but it is more common for them to be caused by what is called “adware”. What is Adware? Adware or advertising-supported software is a type of software…
The use of wireless networks offers small businesses many opportunities to extend their reach and enhance flexibility. By encouraging collaboration and expanding points of sale, wireless networks significantly improve business efficiency. However, if wireless access points (devices that connect computers to the Internet without cables) are not secured properly, they can provide attackers with easy…
The notion of a self-replicating program was initially a theoretical exercise among early computer scientists. These discussions laid the groundwork for what we now recognize as computer viruses. In 1971, the Creeper Worm marked the first practical implementation of this concept, displaying the message “I’M THE CREEPER: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN!” on ARPANET-connected systems….
Cellphone pattern locks have always fascinated me as they offer a convenient way to unlock screens without the hassle of typing long 12-character passwords or numbers. All you have to do is connect the dots, and voila, your phone is unlocked. Personally, I have a strong preference for hard pattern locks over any other type…
Creating a secure passphrase is paramount in today’s digital landscape. In this guide, we will explore the art of crafting a secure passphrase. I will also provide some practical examples of a good passphrase. So without wasting any time let’s see how to generate a passphrase that is secure as well as memorable. Table Of…