Found 557 Articles for Cyber Security

What is file carving and its basic techniques?

David Layzelle
Updated on 14-Feb-2025 12:37:54

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What is File Carving? File Carving is a popular way to get files back from computer memory by using details about their content and structure instead of the file system. This method is very important for digital forensics investigations because it lets you get back files by looking at their text and structure. Getting structured information from raw data based on format-specific properties found in the structured data is what this broad term refers to. The Problem of Destroyed or Deleted Data There are several reasons why files might get deleted. Any of these things can happen by mistake, as ... Read More

Reverse Domain Hijacking

Harleen Kaur
Updated on 03-Feb-2025 11:48:41

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When an unethical trademark holder uses legal or administrative means to illegally steal an online space away from a legitimate owner, this is known as reverse domain hijacking. This is not the same as domain hijacking, where a malicious entity is genuinely offered a domain name. In-depth discussions of reverse domain hijacking concepts and its effects for domain owners and the internet community are covered in this article.What is Reverse Domain Hijacking?When the rightful proprietors of particular domain names are unable to resist, domain reverse hijacking happens. This is accomplished by denying the legitimate owners of domain names through the ... Read More

Can a bird eye view on phishing emails reduce it potentially?

Harleen Kaur
Updated on 30-Jan-2025 12:28:31

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Phishing emails, which deceive people and organizations into disclosing private information, remain a serious cybersecurity risk. By looking at phishing efforts from a wider angle, or from a bird's-eye view, we can see trends and improve security to reduce their impact.What is a phishing email?Phishing email is either a false or real-looking email. Innocent people are typically the target of its design. Hackers use these emails in commercial contact with the goal of deceiving staff members. They can use this to access their personal data, including passwords and usernames. The web address linked to an email can be used to ... Read More

How to Protect Your Devices from Malware and Viruses?

Harleen Kaur
Updated on 20-Jan-2025 17:12:29

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Over the past ten years, the use of the internet has increased. Some companies only offer their services or products online and don't have any offline aspects. Despite all of the focus on usability, one issue has been largely overlooked since it has been a usability barrier. Up until the past several years, the security of internet assets was a factor that received less attention than it deserved. Cybercrimes have increased as a result of increased internet usage. Cybercriminals are attacking the software of the companies by putting viruses in it. Let's learn how we can protect our devices from malware ... Read More

Difference between Password Attack and Credential Stuffing

Harleen Kaur
Updated on 15-Jan-2025 12:59:45

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The methods used in cyber crimes are constantly evolving in the digital age we live in, and it is therefore crucial to understand the specifics of each type of attack in order to protect company data. Password attacks and credential stuffing are two major instances of digital risk exposure. We examine the details in this article, which includes learning about the differences between them. What is a Password Attack? A resentful attempt to figure out or crack a password in order to get permission to access accounts and systems without authorization is known as a password attack. Attackers use a variety ... Read More

What is Cyber Spring Cleaning?

Harleen Kaur
Updated on 08-Jan-2025 13:23:57

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Spring cleaning in normal life refers to the custom of carefully cleaning and organizing your home, usually in the spring. It involves thorough cleaning duties like window washing, clutter removal, and reviving places that aren't frequently cleaned. The goal is to make the living space cleaner and more orderly.What is Cyber Spring Cleaning?Cyber spring cleaning is the process of safeguarding and organizing your digital life that is very much similar to the process of traditional spring cleaning. Email inbox decluttering, file and folder organization, program updates, password strengthening, and privacy settings evaluation are some of the activities involved in this ... Read More

What is password spraying?

Megha Shrivastava
Updated on 08-Jan-2025 13:19:05

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In a brute-force attack known as "password spraying, " an attacker tries to obtain unauthorized access to numerous user accounts by repeatedly trying a limited number of popular passwords (such as "Password123, " "Welcome1, " and "123456") against numerous usernames. In contrast to conventional brute force attacks, which employ several passwords to target a single account, password spraying aims to prevent account lockouts that result from repeatedly unsuccessful login attempts on a single account. How Does Password Spraying Work?Here is a brief overview of how password spraying works -Obtaining Usernames: Hackers frequently obtain lists of email addresses or usernames ... Read More

How to prevent cookie leaks in a cross-site scripting attack

Ashish Jha
Updated on 23-Dec-2024 17:05:15

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Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks are among the most common vulnerabilities found in web applications. An attacker attends a user's browsing session, often deceptively by propelling a malicious script, but the user is using a trusted site. The most important effect of XSS is that it allows an attacker to steal sensitive cookies by unauthorized acquisition, causing identity theft or session hijacking.What XSS attacks are, how cookies are compromised because of them, and most importantly, how to implement effective safeguards against the leaking cookies during such attacks will all be revealed in this article.What is Cross-site Scripting?Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a ... Read More

Difference Between Password Spraying and Dictionary Attack

Ashish Jha
Updated on 23-Dec-2024 16:58:04

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It is vital in cybersecurity to learn how to prevent different types of cyber attacks. Many different mechanisms are used by attackers when targeting user credentials; two of the most common types of attacks are dictionary attacks and password spraying. Both of these try to penetrate a password, but their approaches and situations are quite different. In this article, we will examine the differences between these two attack methods, and we will also explore how they work and what are the preventive measures. What is Password Spraying? One of these attack techniques is called password spraying where an attacker ... Read More

What is Digital Arrests?

Mohamed Hafis
Updated on 08-Jan-2025 13:28:48

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Have you ever gotten a phone or video call from someone claiming to be a police officer or a government official? If that happens, you need to be very careful—it could be a digital arrest scam. In this type of scam, criminals pretend to be law enforcement officers to trick people into sending them money. Key Points: Digital arrest scams trick people into giving away money by using fear and manipulation. Anyone can be targeted whether you're a student, professional, or elderly. Stay alert and verify claims ... Read More

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