Tag: Cybersecurity

Most Common Types of Social Engineering Attacks

Social Engineering Attacks can bring massive profits

Intruders are developing more and more methods to get what they want. Social engineering is one of the most common methods through which fraudsters manage to deceive the user, manipulate him, and instill his fear and urgency. Once the victim is emotional, the fraudsters begin to cloud her judgment. Any human error is a vulnerability… Continue reading Most Common Types of Social Engineering Attacks

Common Cryptocurrency Scams and Frauds: How to Avoid

Fraudsters never cease to amaze with their ingenuity. Cryptocurrency scams can take many forms. They even go so far as to enter into fake relationships through dating apps.

Fraudsters do not stand still and are always looking for new ways to steal money. Unfortunately, the massive growth of cryptocurrency in recent years has created the perfect ground for it. According to Chainalysis, cryptocurrency crime in 2021 was a record year, with fraudsters stealing $14 billion worth of cryptocurrency this year alone. So if… Continue reading Common Cryptocurrency Scams and Frauds: How to Avoid

Difference HTTPS vs. HTTP? Why is HTTP not secure?

Do you pay attention to how the URL of the website begins?

Any web page is stored on a server, a computer that is permanently connected to the Internet. When you follow a link or enter a domain name in the address bar, the browser finds the desired server and downloads the page content. The same happens when you enter your account username and password on the… Continue reading Difference HTTPS vs. HTTP? Why is HTTP not secure?

Attention! Top 11 Latest Telegram App Scams to Watch Out For

As with most social networks, scammers are looking for ways to lure people out of their hard-earned money, and Telegram is no exception.

With more than 550 million active users, Telegram is one of the most popular messengers in the world. However, its popularity and high level of security have also made it a favorite among hackers and scammers. Scammers use social engineering tactics to get you to reveal personal information (PII) such as your credit card number,… Continue reading Attention! Top 11 Latest Telegram App Scams to Watch Out For

All About Hacker Motivation: Why Do Hackers Hack?

Cybercriminals attack websites and blogs daily. But for what?

Usually, hackers hack for monetary gain. However, there are less apparent reasons lurking beneath the surface. But knowledge of technology is not enough to be a successful hacker. You also need to know how to monetize your hacking skills without getting caught. It would help if you had a hacking motivation. But why would a… Continue reading All About Hacker Motivation: Why Do Hackers Hack?

Hidden Scams: Could QR Code Actually Be a Phishing Attack?

Well-known and trusted QR-codes can still pose a threat

Although QR codes have been around for more than 25 years, their use in everyday life has increased dramatically since the pandemic began. But is it always safe to scan them? We hardly think twice about scanning a QR code in a restaurant to view a menu or pay for food. But scammers have begun… Continue reading Hidden Scams: Could QR Code Actually Be a Phishing Attack?

Remote working tips: Key Aspects of Secure Remote Access

Making the remote work process safe is vital for everyone

After the pandemic, work-from-home jobs became much more common around the world. Many predict that even after the pandemic subsides, remote work will remain prevalent in many sectors. On the one hand, working remotely from home is convenient. It has many benefits, but on the other hand, it also exposes individuals and businesses to various… Continue reading Remote working tips: Key Aspects of Secure Remote Access

8 Top Internet Safety Rules: Cybersecurity Tips

Internet safety is a very important part of our lives these days

There is a lot of entertainment available online, along with education and social media. However, not everyone understands how the Internet works,and knows something about methods of safe usage. This article introduces some great tips to keep your Internet safety well in your daily things. What is Internet Safety? Internet safety and data protection is… Continue reading 8 Top Internet Safety Rules: Cybersecurity Tips

SASE vs Zero Trust – What is Best?

What is the difference between SASE and Zero-Trust technologies?

As technology evolves, hackers become increasingly sophisticated, remote working has become commonplace over the past couple of years, and data and infrastructure security have become a hot topic. Cybersecurity teams must protect many more endpoints and a wider area with remote workers daily. Thus, many groups are changing their processes and technologies to adopt a… Continue reading SASE vs Zero Trust – What is Best?

Penetration Testing: Stages and Methods

What is penetration testing? Penetration testing is a method by which the security of computer systems and networks can be assessed by simulating a hacker’s attack. It is possible to attempt cracking systems and applications via penetration testing. It allows identifying vulnerabilities in applications’ interfaces, application programming interfaces, or elsewhere in the system. If such… Continue reading Penetration Testing: Stages and Methods