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In an age where everything from our bank accounts to our family photos exists online, guarding our online identity has never been more crucial. Passwords once were sufficient to secure our accounts, but not anymore. Hackers are cleverer, phishing scams are rampant, and data breaches occur nearly every day. So,
Despite years of awareness campaigns, security tools, and high-profile breaches, one problem remains surprisingly persistent — weak passwords. You’d think by now everyone would use strong, complex, and unique passwords for each of their online accounts. But the reality is quite different. People still use passwords like 123456, password, or
Working from home is the new normal for millions of individuals globally. Although it provides numerous advantages such as flexibility and convenience, it also comes with some additional risks — particularly in the area of cybersecurity. As an employee who works from home, you are now beyond the secured bubble of
You're at your favorite coffee shop, drinking a latte and browsing on your phone and you see a free Wi-Fi network named "CoffeeShop_WiFi" and join without hesitation. It's fast, it's free, and you don't need a password. Handy, isn&
Have you ever got the feeling something is off with your phone? Such as the battery draining lightning fast, or your phone is getting hot for no apparent reason? Perhaps someone informs you that they received a weird message from you—but you didn't send it? If so,
Let's say you're playing in the mud. When you're finished, you wash your hands, correct? Why? Because you don't want to get ill or spread germs. That's personal hygiene. Now suppose the internet is like a huge playground. It'
When people hear the word cybersecurity, they usually think of computer experts stopping hackers, using fancy tools, and typing code all day. And yes, technical knowledge is super important. But here’s a secret: Cybersecurity is not just about computers. It’s also about people. If you want to protect
First of all, think of your home. You have doors, windows, and perhaps even a fence. These keep strangers out. But what if a stranger tries to get in? You put locks, alarms, and cameras in place to safeguard your home. Now imagine a company's computers as a
Let's pretend it's a game of hide and seek. Each team (one as the hiders and one as the seekers) has opposite objectives. This analogy can also be applied in the field of cybersecurity. In computer security, bad guys (hackers) are attempting to invade computer systems
Suppose, you are walking around with a huge sign with your name, address, and favourite things written on it. Businesses, crackers, and governments are monitoring everything you do online—what you look at on the web, what you shop for, and what you search for. To avoid being traced, you
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is an essential skill for cybersecurity experts, ethical hackers, journalists, and investigators. OSINT assists in revealing useful information from open sources such as social media, websites, and public databases. This blog will walk you through OSINT investigations, including the tools, techniques, and best practices to carry them
AI (Artificial Intelligence) is like such a smart robot that assists us for various reasons like weather forecasting or video suggestions. But not such good fellows (hackers) also utilize AI to do illegal things. Let's learn about the ways: AI Assists Hackers to Send Spurious Emails (Phishing Attacks)