As Internet users, we all use web browsers, such as the Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. Therefore, you need to be aware of security threats associated with web browsers and steps on how to secure your web browser. … Continue Reading
You may have heard several cases where a celebrity’s social media account was hacked. Even the social media account of the Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg, was hacked. So, why do the hackers or attackers hack these accounts? There are two reasons,… Continue Reading
Safer Internet Day (SID) is organized by the joint Insafe/INHOPE network, with the support of the European Commission, each February to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology, especially among children and young people. Celebrated on the second… Continue Reading
As an Internet user, you may have passwords to access different accounts, such as your email, shopping, and banking. A password, in combination with a username, usually enables you to securely gain access to a specific account in the Internet.… Continue Reading
Do you have access to confidential information, professional or personal? If yes, you may be a target for cyber espionage or cyber spying. So, what is cyber espionage? It is the method of gaining access to confidential information, such as… Continue Reading
Email phishing is one of the main phishing techniques used by phishers. There are various ways used to detect phishing emails and we will look into those in detail. What is email phishing? An email message is sent to users… Continue Reading
Most of us today use social networks to share personal information, such as the name, location, contact information and photos, and professional information, such as the company name and work location. Have you ever thought about someone misusing this information?… Continue Reading
When files are deleted from your computer, laptop or cellphone by emptying the Recycle Bin or Trash, or by formatting disk, are you sure that the files are permanently deleted from the hard drive? The answer is No. Before you… Continue Reading
Vishing, also known as phone phishing, is similar to phishing and is executed through fake telephone calls. Unlike other types of phishing where an email message is used, vishers use telephone to execute their fraudulent objectives. The vishers usually appear… Continue Reading
Are you sure that your email account is safe and no one has hacked it till date? Millions of email accounts have been compromised till date according to troyhunt, Microsoft Regional Director and Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for Developer Security. One of the important aspects… Continue Reading