Credit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:36:26 +0000
Cyber-attacks and cybercrimes are no more only about metro cities of India. In fact, cyber criminals are quick to shift their attention to smaller cities, owing to the fact that people/businesses in smaller cities are less familiar with the need or importance of cyber security. This makes it easier for…
Read moreCredit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2019 13:08:42 +0000
The recent news of Pegasus spyware attack via WhatsApp that targeted lawyers, journalists and human rights activists, offers an astonishing revelation on the kind of havoc such spyware can create. We covered the topic extensively, recently. The frequent media buzz about the recent incident of snooping by Pegasus spyware which…
Read moreCredit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 07:15:18 +0000
It’s Children’s Day and there couldn’t be a better day to pledge the security of our young minds, not just in the physical world but also virtual world. While technology has improved our lives in ways beyond our control and provided our kids with an ocean of knowledge, we cannot…
Read moreCredit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:46:00 +0000
Most companies employ strict security practices when it comes to the security of their office and infrastructure. There are security guards to monitor the entry and exit, surveillance cameras in place for 360° view and system administrators to keep a check on the security of systems and networks. While most…
Read moreCredit to Author: Amrapali Nimgire| Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:17:53 +0000
Apple released macOS 10.15 (Catalina) on 7th Oct 2019 and now it is publicly available for download. With multiple features presented at the WWDC 2019, here’s an overview of the new security and privacy features introduced in Catalina. Enhanced Gatekeeper Gatekeeper, is an important outer layer of security, designed to…
Read moreCredit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:54:35 +0000
Diwali is that time of the year when you can literally feel the auspiciousness, fun and festivities in the air. While the streets are lightened with the bright glow of diyas and lamps, the night sky is adored by the sparkling light and boom of firecrackers. The hustle and bustle…
Read moreCredit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2019 12:35:29 +0000
The term “hacking” has become the talk of the town, with one new incidence of hacking being reported every single day. The internet is in for a spin as cases of hacking are getting reported on a global level, triggering the realization that anything and everything with a vulnerable spot…
Read moreCredit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:37:31 +0000
A good teacher is not just someone who is good with academics. They are more of a role model and mentor, who can share the right knowledge with their students, to help them choose and perceive between the good and bad of the society they live in. Given the increasing…
Read moreCredit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 09:48:21 +0000
Imagine a day when you open your inbox and there’s this one mail containing obscene pics of you flashing on the screen. Right below is a message asking you to pay a hefty ransom to prevent your pics from getting shared with all your accounts. The thought itself is enough…
Read moreCredit to Author: Prashant Tilekar| Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2019 09:15:28 +0000
In the last few months, we’ve seen a sudden increase in Spear Phishing attacks. Spear phishing is a variation of a phishing scam wherein hackers send a targeted email to an individual which appears to be from a trusted source. In this type of attack, the attacker uses social engineering tricks and some…
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