In this article, we will discuss further on the threat actors, their motivation and the different types of cybercrimes happening nowadays globally.
What is Cybersecurity? Part II
Category: Malware
What is Cybersecurity?
Ever since the introduction of the internet the term cyber security has become very prominent and one of the most searched terms on the internet. And more importantly, the accelerated growth of the internet has also paved the way for cyber criminals using different techniques to launch an attack against a targeted victim connected to the internet.
Bangladesh Bank Cyber Attack
“ One of the biggest Cyber Heists” The Bangladesh Bank robbery commonly known as the Bangladesh Bank cyber heist took place in February 2016. This particular heist is considered to be one of the biggest cyber attacks targeted against any government body in the world. What Actually Happened ? On the 4th of February 2016, Hackers stole Millions of dollars from the central bank of bangladesh through the Federal reserve bank of New York. Hackers sent thirty five forged requests with an aim of stealing $1 billion from the Federal…
Common Networking Attacks
“Take good care of your network Infrastructure” An organisation’s network infrastructure is usually large and complex.They are helpful for the business operations but they also pose a huge security threat when not properly maintained. When an attack is targeted against an organisation, the network would be the first to be compromised. What is a Network Attack? Network attacks happen when an attacker tries to gain unauthorised access to the network with an aim to steal data, infect the system with malware and to perform other malicious actions. The attackers can…
BOTS
“Watch out !!!” These days Botnets are currently one of the worst threats on the Internet. The hackers make use of computers by infecting them and using them for malicious activities. Save yourselves!!! What are Bots? Bots are internet connected devices such as Computers, Mobile phones etc, which are used by hackers to launch an attack. A group of bots connected together in a network is called a Botnet. Botnets are used for malicious activities such as performing a DDOS attack, stealing information, ad fraud, clickbaits and many other malicious…
Basics of Malware- An overview
“A good read on the types of malware and the ways to protect yourself from them! ” Protecting against malware has become a primary goal for organisations and also a very complicated process these days because of the different forms they come in and the fact that they are hard to detect and eradicate. What is Malware? Malware is a script, code or a software that is designed to interrupt computer operations, gather confidential information, gain unauthorised access to computer systems without permission of the owner. Its primary function is…
Ransomware and Leakware- Prime Century for Cybercriminals
”Prime Century for Cyber-criminals” Gone are the days of roadside bandits and thieves, the 21st century has brought with its own set of challenges where the bandits hold on to the possession you care the most which are your data be it your personal or professional data. The digital age and explosion of data we consume and produce have become the new target to be held ransom to be aware and wake up. What is Ransomware?Ransomware is a malicious software/ malware which slips into your systems without raising suspicion and…