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Ransomware attacks are on the rise once again. It is a type of malware that infects computer systems and demands payment, usually in the form of bitcoins. These are attacks where a malicious user takes control of a victim’s private information and asks for a ‘ransom’ in return of the information. I discussed ransomware attacks… Read more Ransomware is on the rise
Hackers and malicious users are constantly on the lookout for new ways to exploit users. One way, which isn’t recent but has been in the news a lot lately, is ransomware. Ransomware is a type of attack that encrypts your network/file system. The victims are notified that if they pay the attackers (a.k.a. ‘ransom’), they… Read more What is a ransomware?
There is no day passed when we don’t hear about a hack or a leak taken place somewhere in the world. Users need to be careful when they are browsing online and downloading software from the Internet. The web is no stranger to vulnerabilities and there are a plethora of ways that an attacker might… Read more How I hacked into a Windows machine and spied on them
Online Privacy Online privacy has come under the spotlight recently, and rightly so. With so many data breaches taking places lately, we cannot just depend on the corporations to protect our data. We, as citizens, need to be aware of the security risks online and know how to minimize them and keep ourselves safe. With… Read more How to protect your online privacy: Threats and solutions
Bad rabbit ransomware is spreading like wildfire across Europe. It has already affected over 200 major organizations mainly in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and Germany. It is a targeted ransomware attack against major corporate networks. Once infected, the attackers are asking for 0.05 bitcoin (~$285) from victims to unlock their systems. Here is what the ransomware… Read more ‘Bad Rabbit’ ransomware hits Russia and other parts of Europe