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
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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
Tips to optimize your VPN security
The novel coronavirus has forced millions of people to work from home, triggering cybersecurity challenges for companies worldwide. It is now imperative for organizations to support and protect their work-from-home employees for a prolonged period. There are various ways a firm can protect their employee, and one of them is reviewing your virtual private network (VPN). Companies can secure … [Read more...] about Tips to optimize your VPN security
