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The Importance of an Antivirus

October 10, 2023    By admin

What is an Antivirus?Antivirus software is a program or set of programs that are designed to prevent, search for, detect, and remove software viruses, and other malicious software like worms, trojans, adware, and more.  Some examples of anti virus software include McAfee, Norton, and Kaspersky. Why it’s important?It is important... Read More

How Hackers Use Social Engineering By Targeting Events and Circumstances

October 10, 2023    By admin

Almost every week mass media communicates about hackers having stolen thousands of passwords and other sensitive private information. It is commonplace to read articles about hackers having taken advantage of system vulnerabilities to bypass security barriers in order to fraudulently access private and company networks.One of the most famous ways... Read More

Phishing-Common Types and Tips for Prevention

October 10, 2023    By admin

Phishing is a social engineering technique in which the victim is contacted by a fraudulent person or entity posing as the familiar and legitimate. Phishing is intended to persuade a user to take an action that they would not normally take, it could be intended to get the user install... Read More

Business Email Compromise (BEC)

October 10, 2023    By admin

Business Email Compromise (BEC) also known as Email Account Compromise (EAC) is a form of cybercrime scam that is intended to ask a victim to make a money transfer, which eventually goes to the attacker-controlled account. The message is highly crafted to look as though it originates from a high-level... Read More

Top 5 Cybersecurity Practices Every Student Should Know

October 4, 2023    By admin

In today’s digitally driven world, students are more connected than ever before. From online classes and research to social networking and e-commerce, the internet plays a crucial role in every student’s life. However, with increased connectivity comes the risk of cybersecurity threats. It’s essential for students to be proactive in... Read More