Malicious content in any form can be dangerous for the economy of the world. With this, the need to understand malware, its functioning and ways to prevent malware attacks come into the picture.
The Internet is the home to infinite websites that are visited by online users one moment or the other. However, at times internet users type the wrong URL on their browser and this is where online phishers take the advantage.
Such is the importance of a password for one’s digital privacy and security. However, online users still continue to choose simplicity and convenience over the security of their accounts by using the bad passwords such as 123456, Password, 12345, 1234567, abc123 and so on.
Getting a pop-up to update your smartphone once again? Thinking that your phone is working fine and putting off the updates for some other time? Though most of us follow the same habit, however, this isn’t right. Probably, you are putting the security of your phone at risk.
There are several tools and methods to break passwords with each one having their own special recipe. Brute Force Attacks are one of those methods used by hackers wherein a hacker tries a number of passwords and phrases in the hope to eventually guessing the correct one.
The internet-connected gadgets starting from smartphones to tablets has opened us up to the considerable dangers. Hence, we need to create a better Internet together. Sharing with you some amazing Internet security tips.
Besides all other phishing methods, Phone Phishing is a popular way used by phishers to hunt for personal/financial information of their targets. Posing as employers, company representatives, banking officials, like in the above telephonic conversation, these attackers make fool of people for their own benefit.
Social Networking sites and easy availability of technology has led to the expansion of online predation. It is now easy for predators to get in touch with minors, trap them into emotional conversations and coerce them into illegal sexual activities.
Phishing emails are designed by the hackers to look like a legitimate one and direct the user to visit such websites where they ask for sensitive credentials such as username, password, account details, etc.
After the WannaCry ransomware caused its havoc worldwide, another dangerous ransomware named Petya has rippled across the internet on Tuesday 27 June 2017. Also known by the name of Golden Eye, this ransomware is known to affect 2,000 systems in US, Middle East, and Europe as of now.
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