Companies do not only use security tools in their cybersecurity toolkit. Instead, they use tools that mimic attacks, such as IP stresser. These tools create an environment and circumstances similar to a real attack, making it easier for cybersecurity specialists to practice defending against attacks. Another tool that is the evil counterpart of IP stressers is called DDoS-booters. How do… Read More »DDoS Booter & IP Stresser
Hardly anyone today can imagine life without the Internet. Unfortunately, as many more people use the Internet today than ever, Internet threats and vulnerabilities continue to grow along with this growing user base. That’s why it’s essential to know and take the necessary steps to protect your Internet traffic and data. In this article, we’ll look at DNS hijacking piece… Read More »What is DNS Hijacking? How to Stop It
If you are an Internet user, then you are familiar with the situation of annoying emails whose sender you never heard about. The content of such letters is often harmful or malicious. It is difficult for users to distinguish fraudulent emails from legitimate ones. But do not rush to get upset – you are not the first to encounter such… Read More »How to Legally Spam Email Revenge?
Setting hard-to-guess passwords and remembering them is no easy task, and even the best of us make mistakes. Like any other good habits, good cyber hygiene habits are easier said than done. Unfortunately, the stakes are rising, and security disasters are getting more frequent. In the previous year alone, there have been massive hacks at T-Mobile, web host GoDaddy, the… Read More »How To Securely Store Passwords
The word “doxing” (sometimes spelled “doxxing”) comes from the term “dropping dox” or “documents. Doxing is a type of cyberbullying that uses confidential or secret information, statements, or records to harass, expose, financially harm or otherwise exploit targeted individuals. The meaning of doxxing is that specific information about someone is taken. Then it is spread over the Internet or some… Read More »What is Doxing? Doxing Explanation
Although this year has yet to end, some malware has already earned themselves the “deadliest virus in history” of this year. They made the most appearance and inflicted the biggest damage to users worldwide, and as the year has not ended, the cyber community awaits more from them. These are the most dreadful and dangerous malware with a long history… Read More »The Deadliest Viruses In History
Sniffer is a program or device that intercepts and analyzes network traffic. This process is also called traffic analysis. What Is a Packet Sniffer? If you briefly explain how they work and what the sniffers are, then you need to imagine a hidden camera in the corner of the room that records everything you see. And whoever owns that camera… Read More »Sniffer Packets – What is it?
SQL injection is a major threat to the data security. Hackers can get a lot of important information in just a couple of queries – isn’t it a nightmare? In this article, we will look into SQL Injections to understand what we might encounter online. Consider the types of SQL Injection and the solutions to prevent it. What is SQL… Read More »SQL Injection – What is it?
Smurf attack is a specific type of distributed denial of service attack (DDoS). It supposes flooding a target server with spoofed IP and ICMP packets. As a result, the target server becomes inaccessible. The name comes from DDoS.Smurf malware tool, which was widely used in the 1990s. A small ICMP packet generated by a malicious tool can cause considerable damage… Read More »Smurf Attack: What Is a Smurf Attack?
Smishing is a kind of a phishing attack that aims to steal the privacy of a user and distribute malware on their device. This attack works using text messages, which deceptively inform users about something important. This attack supposes that user should follow the link or send something back instead. Smishing has long been successful for scammers. Users often trust… Read More »Smishing Attacks: Tips for protection