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If you are a Windows user, you have certainly encountered .exe files. However, you might have wondered: what does EXE file mean and what is the meaning of file extensions whatsoever? You have also seen files with other extensions. Some of them are more common, while some of them are really rare. Let’s get into it and figure out its… Read More »What Does EXE File Mean
Whaling is a particular type of phishing that is specifically directed towards different companies’ and organizations’ executives. Threat actors may pretend to be an executive of some companies and so target other employees of that company or they will try to target an executive director. In this type of phishing attack, threat actors rely on complex social engineering attacks to… Read More »What Is Whaling
Rootkit is a malicious program that threat actors use to gain unauthorized deep level access to the victim’s machine or it can also be a collection of malware tools both giving control over the machine. In the past rootkits were used by computer and network administrators for various legitimate reasons like providing remote support to end users. But threat actors… Read More »What Is Rootkit?
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a networking technology that supposes the addition of a virtual server to the connection path. Additionally, such connection features encryption, and by-design masks the users’ IP address. VPN requires a server through which the traffic passes and some controlling software. However, people often think of VPN as some program you install and use. That’s true… Read More »What is VPN and why use it?
An IP address is a unique device identifier on the network, a set of digits. With these identifiers, computers can communicate across the network. Today we will figure out what an IP address is, how they work, what it’s for, and how to protect yourself on the Internet. What is an IP address? An IP address is an abbreviation from… Read More »What is an IP Address Location?
Spam is an obsessive advertising or another kind of email that may contain something malicious. This is a huge number of emails for the purpose of advertising a specific product. Botnets are usually responsible for sending those emails. Most often, they contain phishing emails, forgery for something known (FedEx, Amazon, Microsoft, etc) to a non-selective list of recipients. In this… Read More »What Is Spam Email?
Browser hijacker is a kind of malware that everyone has likely faced at least once. Have you ever been in a situation when, as you open your browser, you see a new home page, another search engine, or a new add-on that you have never installed? These are the signs of your browser being hijacked. Your browser is of great… Read More »Browser Hijacker: What Is It and How to Remove It?
Recently, the popularity of this type of fraud as “vishing” is growing. Its essence is that contact with the victim occurs by means of telephone calls. Most often, the fraudster may identify himself as an employee of the bank and ask for confidential information. Sometimes fraudsters use a combination of different methods in an attempt to interest a potential victim… Read More »Vishing Definition: What is a Vishing Attack [Examples, and Protection Tips]
Spyware is a special form of malware that secretly resides inside a targeted device, monitors its activity, and then, for example, steals information like passwords or bank details. One of the most common and oldest threats on the Internet is infecting your computer to conduct various illegal activities like a data breach or identity theft. You can get easily infected… Read More »What Is Spyware?
The word “phishing” has become known even beyond the Internet, as phishing attacks have done so much harm that you can often hear about them on TV and radio or read about them in newspapers. However, if you have passed this danger, you may not even know what a phishing attack actually is. In this post, we will talk about… Read More »What is a Phishing Attack?