Users are increasingly encountering malicious links that, when clicked, unleash a different kind of computer destruction. In this case, it is crucial for users to be aware of the appearance of such malware, its associated links, and other potential hazards. This article aims to introduce the concepts of sniffing and spoofing, distinguish between them, explore… Continue reading Sniffing and Spoofing: Difference, Meaning
Author: Stephanie Adlam
I write about how to make your Internet browsing comfortable and safe. The modern digital world is worth being a part of, and I want to show you how to do it properly.
Three Online Scammers Arrested in Nigeria in an Interpol’s Operation
North Africa, Southeast Asia, and Middle East oil and gas companies became cyberfraud victims. Interpol arrested three citizens of Nigeria in the country’s capital city Lagos as a part of an international operation dubbed Killer Bee. The men were suspected of using Agent Tesla remote administration tools (RAT) to redirect financial operations and corporate classified… Continue reading Three Online Scammers Arrested in Nigeria in an Interpol’s Operation
29 Moonbirds Stolen via Link Click from a Proof Collective Member
29 Moonbirds, NFTs amounting to around 750 ETC (approximately $1,5M) in value, were stolen from an unmentioned Proof Collective member as a result of a scam, according to the May 25 tweet by @CirrusNFT. The theft happened as the victim clicked an unchecked link signing a transaction offered by a scammer who pretended to be… Continue reading 29 Moonbirds Stolen via Link Click from a Proof Collective Member
Password Spraying Attack Overview
Password Spraying – quite careless, a rough form of attack. After several attempts to log in, the site begins to block the entrance. But attackers bypass this block; after the first failed attempt, they start to hack other accounts and so on. Password spraying is a kind of cyber attack. The attacker wants to hack… Continue reading Password Spraying Attack Overview
A WSO2 Vulnerability is Fraught with Remote Code Execution
The products by WSO2, an open-source API, applications, and web services provider, have been attacked in the wild through the CVE-2022-29464 vulnerability detected back in April 2022. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute malicious code remotely via unhindered file uploading. The scheme of the attack begins with web shell installation through *.jsp or *.war files… Continue reading A WSO2 Vulnerability is Fraught with Remote Code Execution
DNS Spoofing: Key Facts, Meaning
What is DNS Spoofing? DNS (Domain name server) spoofing or DNS cache poisoning is a type of cyberattack used by an attacker to direct the victim’s traffic to a malicious website (instead of a legal IP address). Attackers use DNS cache poisoning to redirect Internet traffic and steal sensitive information. For example, a hacker wants… Continue reading DNS Spoofing: Key Facts, Meaning
Some Tips About Data Loss Prevention (DLP) For Users
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a method of detecting data loss and preventing a given case, including awareness of the protected content or context. It also includes using tools that protect your personal data or avoid data leakage in some way. It is straightforward to understand how this happens: Causes of Data Leaks Data breaches… Continue reading Some Tips About Data Loss Prevention (DLP) For Users
IP Spoofing Attack: Explanation & Protection
Among other types of attack, IP spoofing stands out for its simple yet graceful design. This is, exactly, what goes for its long life and widespread application throughout decades. Let’s see how this attack works, and where the hackers can use it. What is IP Spoofing? IP spoofing is a type of cyberattack where the… Continue reading IP Spoofing Attack: Explanation & Protection
10 Ways To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
Phishing attacks are a scam that aims to steal confidential data through a set of methods. It has appeared since the time of the Internet. Fraudsters, in all forms, try to steal your data. To avoid this, we want to provide you with some rules on how to protect yourself. See below: Verify a Site’s… Continue reading 10 Ways To Recognize and Avoid Phishing Scams
15 Reasons to Choose GridinSoft Anti-Malware
Choosing the anti-malware solution these days is a tough decision. Over a dozen vendors offer a wide range of services, additional features, and promise extremely high efficiency of their tools. However, they position their products in a pretty scattered manner – since each of their features has controversial elements. Moreover, the trend these days shows… Continue reading 15 Reasons to Choose GridinSoft Anti-Malware