Clipper Malware: What Is It and How Does It Impact Android Users?
Clipper malware is a type of malware that steals information from a victim’s clipboard, allowing cyber attackers to gain access to their target environments. The malware steals Bitcoin by modifying the victim’s clipboard activity and substituting the destination wallet with the attacker’s. To enhance security, always follow the given ten steps in the blog below.
DDOS Attacks: What, How, and the Emergence of AI-powered DDoS
The blog provides an overview of the taxonomy of DDoS attacks and the primary categories of these attacks, such as volume-based attacks, protocol attacks, and application layer attacks. It also discusses the symptoms and tools used to detect DDoS attacks. Additionally, it covers the emergence of AI-powered DDoS attacks and stresses the importance of implementing measures to prevent and mitigate the effects of DDoS attacks on businesses and organizations.
Trojan Malware: Understanding the Rising Threat of Cybercrime
Once a Trojan is installed on a computer, it allows the attacker to gain remote control of the system, enabling them to carry out malicious activities without the user’s knowledge or consent.
What Is Phishing and How to Safeguard Yourself from Such Campaigns?
Phishing has emerged as a widespread security threat in the digital age, with scammers employing fraudulent communication tactics to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details, and personal data.
Exploring QR Codes: How They Work and Risks of Phishing Attacks
QR codes are two-dimensional barcodes that can be scanned by a smartphone or QR code reader app. They are used for various purposes such as product packaging, real estate, and payments. However, they can also make users vulnerable to phishing if fraudulent codes are created. To avoid these risks, users should only scan QR codes from trusted sources, keep software up to date, use reputable antivirus software, and be cautious when entering sensitive information.
Fileless Malware: The What & How
Fileless malware operates in a computer’s memory without leaving any trace on the hard drive as a type of malicious software. Fileless malware uses native and legitimate tools already present on a system to carry out an attack, making it difficult to detect. The attackers gain access to the victim’s system first and steal credentials, then creating a backdoor for persistent access. The malware then gathers data and transfers it out of the victim’s environment.
Security in OT (Operations Technology) Environment
Operational technologies include industrial control systems (ICS), which are used to control and monitor critical infrastructure, e.g., the power grid, water treatment plants, and transportation systems. ICS are often designed to be isolated from the internet and other networks, but this isolation is no longer sufficient to protect them from attack. In fact, many ICS are now connected to corporate networks, which makes them even more vulnerable
Transportation Safety in Oil & Gas Industry – Digitization, IIOT & Predictive Maintenance
Safety is the keyword when it comes to the Oil & Gas (O&G) industry. With technological advancements and digitalization of the oil industry, it has become easier to predict the risks during various stages of the entire process, whether it’s during extraction, transportation, or distribution. Digitalization in oil and gas involves the adoption of digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, cybersecurity, the Internet of things (IoT), and robotics to achieve maximum output with minimum risks.
Android VAPT: Mobile Application VAPT Methodology and Standards
The rapid advancement in the usage of applications and internet has brought with its challenges of data security and confidentiality. Every company is developing their own application to manage clients and their processes more easily. This application may be web-based or mobile-based. Although these programs make the process simple, they also put users’ private information […]
Cybersecurity Tips for Day-to-Day Life
As we know, charity begins at home. Similarly, security begins at home. Cyber Security is really important in our regular life because new technologies are growing day by day. Nothing is completely secure, but we can be aware and follow some good practices that may minimize risks. This article will be useful when you implement it in your day-to-day life and regular tasks.
