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Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2018 05:32:44 +0000
Security vulnerabilities are increasing and just not so long before, we had to deal with so many of them. Remember WannaCry? In this post, we will discuss some important case in points with respect to security vulnerabilities and how important are security patches and updates. The WannaCry scare The biggest…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Shriram Munde| Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2018 06:43:19 +0000
A new variant of the Dharma ransomware (‘.arrow’) has been observed in the wild. This variant appends the extension ‘.arrow’ to the files it encrypts and spreads via spam emails. How Dharma encrypts its victim’s files Once executed, the ‘.arrow’ variant of Dharma uses the below command to disable…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajiv Singha| Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:30:45 +0000
Spyware refers to software that spy on your Internet browsing activities, record keystrokes, and collect almost any type of data including your personal information such as credit/debit card or banking details, login IDs and passwords. In this post, we share 8 tips to avoid a spyware attack and keep your…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajiv Singha| Date: Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:30:20 +0000
One of the oldest, nastiest and most lucrative tools used by hackers is phishing – a method to fool you into revealing your personal and sensitive information such as debit/card numbers, passwords, ATM pin, date of birth – any data that can personal identify you. Here’s an example of a…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajiv Singha| Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2018 13:30:15 +0000
Do you like solving crosswords? Well, we have a short cybersecurity crossword that will rattle your brain and also test how cyberaware you are. So, here’s what you have to do. > Solve the crossword below > Post your answers in the comment section below If you find this crossword…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajiv Singha| Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:00:34 +0000
Do you find it convenient to shop and bank online using mobile payment apps? Most would have ‘yes’ as an answer. But, are we letting ‘convenience’ overshadow ‘security’? An attacker can easily get hold of your personal and banking information if the app or the mobile site you are using…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajiv Singha| Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 11:00:34 +0000
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Do you find it convenient to shop and bank online using mobile payment apps? Most would have ‘yes’ as an answer. But, are we letting ‘convenience’ overshadow ‘security’? An attacker can easily get hold of your personal and banking information if the app or the…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajiv Singha| Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:49:04 +0000
WhatsApp currently has over 200 million monthly active users in India. No wonder it has become a popular tool for scammers. Just last night, I received the following message from one of my friends on WhatsApp. Fig 1 The message is in Hindi and loosely translates to this… Open this…
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