There is a special trap on the Internet for people, who type the website address into the browser’s address bar, instead of using search. Yes, few people do so in the times of auto-fill, but there are still some romantic souls out there. The trap is called typosquatting, and you can guess what it means… Continue reading What is Typosquatting: How Does It Work in 2022?
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.
How to Prevent a Rootkit Attack?
Maybe you’ve already heard somewhere the name rootkit. The name which comes from the Linux and Unix operating systems means the most privileged account admin that is called ” the root”. And the applications with the help of which a user can have admin-level access or unauthorized root access to the device are called the… Continue reading How to Prevent a Rootkit Attack?
Maze Ransomware Attack: All You Need to Know
In recent years ransomware has become a constant threat to numerous enterprises and individuals. Some ransomware variants even developed into the whole business model — RaaS. This particular malware grows largely thanks to the whole business steadily moving online and a large portion of employees working remotely. In this article, we will look at what… Continue reading Maze Ransomware Attack: All You Need to Know
Zero-Day Vulnerability: Understanding the Real Threats
Zero-day vulnerability are the real mess of a modern cybersecurity world. You may have a perfect protection system established in your network, and your employees may be warned and ready to react properly if something goes wrong, but that still is not enough to say that a zero-day threat is avoided. So is there a… Continue reading Zero-Day Vulnerability: Understanding the Real Threats
Use Strong Passwords to Can’t be Hacked
A password to an internet service account, social media profile, computer, or mobile phone is perceived nowadays as something undividable from information technology in general. As narrow checkpoints to whatever lies beyond them, passwords inevitably attract the attention of hackers. In this article, we recall the biggest password danger and give tips on how to… Continue reading Use Strong Passwords to Can’t be Hacked
20 Dangerous Types of Cybersecurity Threats
The cybersecurity threats in this year are more considerable than ever. Due to the emergence of efficient ransomware, coin miners, spyware, and so on, hacking has become a consistently profitable business. Knowing about cybersecurity threats is crucial because it livens up the safety measures. In addition, when you’re aware of what is up against you… Continue reading 20 Dangerous Types of Cybersecurity Threats
State Department Offers $1 million for Info on Russian Hackers
The US State Department has announced a reward amounting up to 10 million dollars for the information about six presumably Russian intelligence agents accused by the US authorities of involvement in the 2017 NotPetya virus hacker attacks. The announcement states that the reward is intended for anyone who can provide information to help identify and… Continue reading State Department Offers $1 million for Info on Russian Hackers
TOP 12 Most Dangerous Types of Phishing Attacks 2022
Phishing is a type of cyberattack that is committed with the use of different techniques. They include malware, social engineering, and spamming. The main target and phishing is generally personal information – like credentials, full name, phone number, and personal email address. The outcomes of phishing are used widely – from selling the obtained information… Continue reading TOP 12 Most Dangerous Types of Phishing Attacks 2022
TOP 9 Malware Attacks: Compilation 2022
The World Wide Web is not a hostile realm by itself, but any Internet user should be aware of the dangers lurking on the Net. If earlier harmful software was just fun for the hackers or vandalism in the worst case, today, malware attacks are a viable business model. The commercial element makes the danger… Continue reading TOP 9 Malware Attacks: Compilation 2022
The Best Ransomware Protection for 2024
Ransomware is considered one of the most dangerous types of malware. You may disagree, but the occasion when your data becomes inaccessible bleaches all other threats. While spyware attacks, backdoors, or adware try to make it silent or, at least, not very harsh, ransomware is a nuke. Knowing how to protect your system from a… Continue reading The Best Ransomware Protection for 2024