Reading Time: 3 minutes As we move further into the digital age, the importance of cybersecurity has never been more pronounced. With the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, organizations worldwide are investing heavily in securing their digital assets. This surge in demand has led to a booming job market for cybersecurity professionals, making it one of the most dynamic and critical fields […]
What are Bug Bounty Programs? How to become a Bounty Hunter?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Bug Bounty Programs are initiatives run by organizations to encourage ethical hackers, often referred to as bounty hunters, to find and report security vulnerabilities in their systems, applications, or networks. These programs offer financial rewards, recognition, or other incentives for discovering and responsibly disclosing security flaws. The goal is to enhance the organization’s security posture by leveraging the expertise of […]
What is Generative AI and how does it work?
Reading Time: 3 minutes What is Generative AI? Generative AI refers to a class of artificial intelligence systems designed to generate new content, such as text, images, music, or other media. These systems create data that mimics or extends existing datasets. Generative AI is used in various applications, including content creation, design, entertainment, and even in scientific research. How Does Generative AI Work? Generative […]
Why millions of PCs aren’t ready for evolving cyber threats?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Cyber threats refer to malicious activities or attacks aimed at compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, systems, or networks. These threats can come from various sources, including cybercriminals, nation-states, hacktivists, insiders, and more. Millions of PCs aren’t ready for evolving cyber threats due to a combination of technological, human, and organizational factors. Here are some key reasons: 1. […]
Know about Interpol and how Interpol fights cybercrime worldwide?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Interpol, short for the International Criminal Police Organization, is an international organization that facilitates cooperation and collaboration among the police forces of its member countries to combat transnational crime. Interpol’s mission is to assist law enforcement agencies worldwide in fighting all forms of transnational crime, including terrorism, human trafficking, drug trafficking, cybercrime, and more. Interpol is headquartered in Lyon, France, […]
What is Transparent phishing and HTML smuggling?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Transparent phishing and HTML smuggling are two sophisticated techniques used by cybercriminals to deceive users and deliver malicious payloads. Transparent Phishing Transparent phishing involves creating deceptive websites or web pages that appear legitimate but are designed to steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, or financial details. The “transparent” aspect often refers to the use of transparent overlays or elements […]
What is the dark web? How to access it and what do you find?
Reading Time: 4 minutes The dark web is a part of the internet that is not indexed by traditional search engines and requires specific software to access. It exists on darknets, which are overlay networks that use the internet but require particular configurations or authorizations for access. The most common way to access the dark web is through Tor (The Onion Router), a software […]
Deepfake Phishing – Emerging New Face of Cybercrime
Reading Time: 3 minutes Deepfake phishing attacks are a type of cyber threat where malicious actors use deepfake technology to create convincing but entirely fabricated audio or video content. This content is designed to impersonate someone, such as a company executive or a trusted individual, to manipulate targets into taking certain actions or revealing sensitive information. Phishing has changed its appearance once more in […]
What is Cyber Resilience?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Cyber resilience refers to an organization’s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber threats and incidents while maintaining its core functions and safeguarding its assets, data, and operations. It encompasses a range of strategies, policies, technologies, and practices aimed at minimizing the impact of cyberattacks and ensuring business continuity in the face of evolving cyber threats. Key […]