The “MS-Windows Support Alert” is hosted on various dubious webpages that rely on misleading pop-ups and fakemessages to trick users into believing that their computers are infected with a virus and they are in dire need of technical support services.
If you…
If your web browser or new URL tab isconstantlybeing redirected to theLodders.club pop-up ads, then it is possible that you have an advertising-supported software (commonly called, adware) installed on your computer system.
Do you want to know what…
Secure password sharing 101: “Never share your passwords!” advice is still true today with limited exceptions. Passwords and authentication credentials may provide access to a number of things you do online, so you should keep them safe and private to maintain…
Security tip: The Internet is an incredibly interesting place, providing users with an endless supply of knowledge, information, and myriads of learning opportunities but it can also be a dangerous place. In today’s digital landscape, keeping your computer system…
There are multiple ways in which cyber-security criminals can expose your data, sensitive data exposure being the most common way.
When a company, application, or an organizational entity accidentally exposes the data it leads to Sensitive data exposure. However, do not…
Also known as CATO, the corporate account takeover is a form of identity theft where hackers use malicious malware to access and steal the financial and sensitive information of employees for carrying out illegal activities. Some of the common hotspots for carrying our…
Let’s try to have a better understanging of a proxy trojan and how can we stay safe.
Let’s first begin with what a trojan is and how it spreads. Often addressed as a Trojan Horse, a Trojan virus is a malicious piece of software that is designed to take full…
Spear Phishing attack belongs to the family of email-based cyber-attacks. It is categorized as a highly personalized attack and usually targets a specific individual. Apart from this, unlike normal phishing emails, its emails are strategically designed so that victims can…
System vulnerabilities provide a ready platform to cyber criminals to target organizational and home PCs. Since cyber crime is increasing at a skyrocketing rate it is imperative to keep pace with it and be prepared with possible security practices.
We usually tend to…
What is Scareware: Also known as a fraudware and rogue scanner software, a Scareware is malicious software that aims at tricking people into visiting infected websites. It appears as legitimate pop-ups on your computer from an antivirus software developer warning you of the…
