Types of DDoS Attacks Volumetric Attacks: This is the most common type of DDoS attack. A bot overwhelms the bandwidth of a network by sending large numbers of false requests
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TYPICAL ONLINE FRAUDS AND PROTECTIONTYPICAL ONLINE FRAUDS AND PROTECTION
Phishing and spoofing: The use of email and messaging services to dupe victims by sending links or attachments in the content that contains malware is known as phishing. Hackers try
HOW TO IDENTIFY A PHISHING SCAMHOW TO IDENTIFY A PHISHING SCAM
Identifying a Phishing Scams: There are certain tips and methods that can be used to identify a phishing scam. Some are listed below: Analyze email addresses and headers:
STATE-SPONSORED CYBER ATTACKSSTATE-SPONSORED CYBER ATTACKS
Methodologies employed in State-Sponsored Hacking As far as possible, state-sponsored hackers use standard attack methods used by other typical cyber-criminals and penetration testers. They are so generic that they
IS MOBILE PHONE VULNERABLE TO ATTACK?IS MOBILE PHONE VULNERABLE TO ATTACK?
Malicious apps and websites: Mobile malware (malicious applications and corrupt software) can accomplish the same objectives of stealing and decrypting data that malware on a traditional computer can accomplish. Diversion
TOP CYBERSECURITY TIPS FOR CORPORATESTOP CYBERSECURITY TIPS FOR CORPORATES
Conducting a Security-Risk Assessment: Based on the nature of business, the most critical threats need to be first understood. These include natural disasters, malicious human attacks or system failures, to
Money Involved In CybercrimeMoney Involved In Cybercrime
In Hindsight… Cybercrime is a hidden and burgeoning industry that has taken the world by storm. It is a phenomenon, apparently in its infancy, that can cost you heavily—whether you
Cloud Adoption During a Pandemic: Are We Overlooking Security?Cloud Adoption During a Pandemic: Are We Overlooking Security?
Introduction The pandemic accelerated a shift in cloud adoption. More organizations are using cloud computing in their businesses. However, the transformation to the cloud is not straightforward. The best way
