Keeping You Protected
A keylogger (short for keystroke logger) is a type of surveillance technology either software or hardware designed to record and store every keystroke a user types on a computer or mobile device, often without their knowledge. How Keyloggers Work? Keyloggers capture sensitive information like passwords, credit card numbers, personal messages,…
A computer worm is a standalone malicious program that copies itself and propagates across computer networks without needing to attach itself to an existing file or program (unlike a traditional virus) and without any human intervention to spread. The primary characteristic that defines a computer worm is its ability to…
Spyware is a type of malicious software (malware) designed to secretly infiltrate a computer or mobile device, gather information about the user and their activities, and transmit that data to a third party without the user's consent. It's essentially a digital spy that operates quietly in the background, making it…
Parcel fraud, often referred to as package delivery scams or shipping scams, is a type of fraud where scammers attempt to steal your personal information, financial details, or money by pretending to be a legitimate parcel delivery service (like FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail, Ekart, Delhivery etc.). These scams typically exploit…
A Denial-of-Service or DoS attack is a type of cyberattack where a perpetrator attempts to make a single machine or network resource unavailable to its intended users. The main objective is to disrupt the service such as a website or application by overloading it with traffic or exhausting its resources,…
A Distributed Denial-of-Service or DDoS attack is a malicious cyberattack. It attempts to make an online service, like a website or application, unavailable to its intended, legitimate users. It achieves this by overwhelming the target's server, network, or resources with a massive flood of illegitimate traffic coming from multiple, distributed…
Loan App Fraud or Scam refers to the deceptive practices carried out by unauthorized or fake mobile lending applications. These apps often lure users with promises of quick and easy loans with minimal documentation. This in turn make users engage in predatory and illegal activities. How Loan App Fraud Works?…
A Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack is a type of cyberattack. In this an attacker secretly inserts themselves between two parties who are communicating, intercepting and often altering the data being exchanged without either party knowing. The attacker effectively becomes the "Man in the Middle. He relays the messages between the two…
Ransomware is a type of malicious software (malware) that prevents you from accessing your computer files, systems, or network and then demands a ransom payment for their return. It is one of the most damaging and disruptive forms of cyber attack today, often leading to significant financial losses and operational…
Scareware is a type of malicious software (malware) or deceptive tactic. It uses social engineering to trick or frighten users into taking an immediate, harmful action. The goal of scareware is to manipulate the users, usually by making them believe their device is in imminent danger. Scareware then encourage them…
