Cybercrime is becoming increasingly rampant, exposing many of the dangers and threats posed by the internet today. Following the pandemic and the consequent ensuing lockdown, online activity has never been higher. However, many businesses have failed to effectively suppress security threats and breaches in tandem with supplying a safe customer experience. It is high time for businesses of all … [Read more...] about 5 Methods to Make Customer Experience Safer
Cyber security threats
Common Types of Phishing Attacks
Mass-Market Emails Mass market email is the typical type of phishing in which the cyber criminals pretend to be someone else and try to trick the recipient into something like downloading malware or logging into a website. Cybercriminals try to make the message appears to be from an authorized person or organization. Spear Phishing Spear phishing is another type of phishing in … [Read more...] about Common Types of Phishing Attacks
Penetration Testing and Its Advantages
Penetration testing is a virtual cyber attack conducted within an organization by professional hacker-consultants to identify security loopholes and weaknesses. The ethical hacker uses many tools and techniques that are available to malicious hackers to find out the security weaknesses. Hacking has become easier than before because of available tools and technologies. Given below are the … [Read more...] about Penetration Testing and Its Advantages
What is Smishing and How to Avoid it
The word Smishing is a combination of SMS and Phishing. Smishing is a type of cyberattack whereby the attacker uses misleading messages to betray the victim into sharing sensitive information or giving away money. The cybercriminals trick the victim into believing that the message has arrived from a trusted person or organization. They usually ask the victim to verify, update, or reactivate their … [Read more...] about What is Smishing and How to Avoid it
Vishing, its Techniques and How to Prevent it
Vishing is a type of cyberattack in which the cybercriminal tricks the victims over a phone call to get access to the target’s sensitive information. The attackers use automated voice simulation technology and other sophisticated technologies to convince the victim to hand over sensitive data. The cybercriminals create a scenario to prey on human greed and fear. They convince the victim to hand … [Read more...] about Vishing, its Techniques and How to Prevent it
