How important are security patches and updates

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…

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Dharma ransomware resurfaces with a new variant

Credit 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…

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8 tips to avoid a spyware attack

Credit 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…

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Can you spot a phishing email? Take this test and find out!

Credit 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…

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Can you solve this cybersecurity crossword?

Credit 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…

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9 security tips for using mobile payment apps

Credit 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…

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9 safety tips for safe mobile payments

Credit 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…

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Beware of the new WhatsApp message scam that promises Rs. 1000/- Paytm cash!

Credit 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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