Spam refers to sending of unsolicited messages in bulk. Technically, it overflows the limited-sized memory by excessively large input data. In relation to e-mail accounts, it means bombing an e-mail account with a large number of messages maybe the same or different messages Spam is an unsolicited message requiring one’s time and effort to get Read more about Email spamming[…]
Child Pornography The Internet is extensively used for the sexual abuse of children. As more homes have access to the internet, more children are accessing it and this enhances their vulnerability to falling victim to the aggression of pedophiles. Pedophiles (a person who is sexually attracted to children) lure the children by distributing pornographic material Read more about Hacking(Child Pornography)[…]
A firewall is any device used to prevent outsiders from gaining access to your network. This device is usually a combination of software and hardware. Firewalls commonly implement exclusionary schemes or rules that sort out wanted and unwanted addresses. To understand how work firewalls; consider some of the subjects discussed earlier in this book. First, Read more about What Are Firewall[…]
Here are seven simple, effective steps that network administrators can take to protect their systems. Implement a firewall — A firewall is a barrier that keeps hackers and viruses out of computer networks. Firewalls intercept network traffic and allow only authorized data to pass through. Develop a corporate security policy — Establish a Read more about Seven Ways To Protect Systems From Hacking[…]
There is a certain allure to computing that is difficult to replicate in other environments. In many respects, computing is always “real” rather than merely an example or model, though there is equally always the hope for more power and greater facilities to do bigger and better hacks. Whereas in other endeavors the development of Read more about Psychology Of Hacking & Programming[…]
A Cross Site Request Forgery Attack happens when a user is logged into a session (or account) and a hacker uses this opportunity to send them a forged HTTP request to collect their cookie information. In most cases, the cookie remains valid as long as the user or the attacker stays logged into the account. Read more about Cross Site Request Forgery Attacks[…]
Security on Facebook Security tips 1. Know how to spot a scam If an offer looks too good to be true, it probably is. Think twice before you click on a link for free airline tickets or other common scams. 2. Choose a one-of-a-kind password Is your Facebook password different than your email password? If not, Read more about Security on Facebook[…]
Sometimes when you are on a network, you also want to check what is happening on the network. This happens mostly in big organizations, when an employer wants to check who is doing what in the network. For these things, there are a few network hacking tools available that let users analyze packets and see Read more about Popular Wireless Hacking Tools[…]
The good news is that it is not very hard to make your wireless network secure, which will both prevent others from stealing your internet and will also prevent hackers from taking control of your computers through your own wireless network. Here are a few simple things that you should do to secure your wireless Read more about How to Secure Your Wireless Network[…]
Cybercrimes consist of specific crimes dealing with computers and networks, such as hacking, phishing, and the facilitation of traditional crime through the use of computers (child pornography, hate crimes, telemarketing/internet fraud). A brief introduction to some common cyber-related violations, or cybercrimes as they are more commonly referred to are discussed below: Hacking:-Hacking in simple terms Read more about Types of Security threats[…]