Introduction In the world of information technology, where businesses have their backs against the wall to stay competitive, cyber attacks have become a routine thing. The attackers, driven by various motives, seek to exploit the vulnerabilities in the network security and disrupt the services of a website or network. One of the common types of […]
Social Engineering Attacks: A New Era of Cybercrime Social engineering, in the simplest terms, is the practice of manipulating people into unknowingly performing a specific action or divulging confidential information. Quite like the concept of spin-doctoring, the idea is to alter someone's beliefs and behavior to achieve an objective, typically not in their best interest. […]
Phishing attacks are one of the most prevalent cyber-attacks that are affecting individuals and businesses today. What makes phishing attacks dangerous is that they exploit human psychology instead of technical vulnerabilities to gain access to sensitive information. This article will explore what phishing attacks are, the different types of phishing attacks, and how to prevent […]
Ransomware Attack: What it is and how to protect yourself In recent years, the number of ransomware attacks has increased significantly, affecting individuals, corporations, and government agencies around the world. A ransomware attack is a cybercrime where the attacker uses malicious software to encrypt the victim's files, making them unusable, and demands payment, usually in […]
Data leaks are a modern-day nightmare. These days, most businesses operate online, and each of them handles personal, confidential, or sensitive information. Data leakages may occur when confidential information becomes accessible to unauthorized people that weren't meant to have access. Data leaks may result in an organization's failure, a financial loss of individuals, or even […]
