IT Security
Hacking is by no means a new phenomenon; it has existed in one form or another since the 1960s. It is only for a portion of the time since then that hacking has been viewed as a crime and a situation that needs to be addressed. Here’s a look at some famous hacks over time: … Read more
In the early 2000s, more malicious activity started to appear in the form of more advanced attacks. In fact, in the first few years of the new millennium the aggressiveness of attacks increased, with many attacks criminally motivated. Malicious attacks that have occurred include the following, among many more: ■ Denial-of-service attacks ■ Manipulation of … Read more
As the story goes, the earliest hackers were a group of people who were passionate and curious about new technology. They were the equivalent of those modern-day individuals who not only want the latest technology, such as a smartphone or iPhone, but also want to learn all the juicy details about what the device does … Read more
Web security is also known as “Cybersecurity”. It basically means protecting a website or web application by detecting, preventing and responding to cyber threats. Websites and web applications are just as prone to security breaches as physical homes, stores, and government locations. An effective approach to web security threats must, by definition, be proactive and defensive. Difference between Authentication and Authorization When speaking … Read more
The Google Hacking Database (GHDB) is a compendium of Google hacking search terms that have been found to reveal sensitive data exposed by vulnerable servers and web applications. The GHDB was launched in 2000 by Johnny Long to serve penetration testers. In 2010, Long turned the database over to Offensive Security and it became part … Read more
A Google dork query, sometimes just referred to as a dork, is a search string that uses advanced search operators to find information that is not readily available on a website. Google dorking, also known as Google hacking, can return information that is difficult to locate through simple search queries. That description includes information that … Read more
There are four main techniques hackers can use to get hold of your password: 1. Steal it. That means looking over your should when you type it, or finding the paper where you wrote it down. This is probably the most common way passwords are compromised, thus it’s very important that if you do write … Read more
A password manager is software that helps a user to manage passwords and important information so that it can be accessed any time and anywhere. An excellent password manager helps to store information securely without compromising safety. All the passwords are saved using some kind of encryption so that they become difficult for others to … Read more
Browsers are the key to the Internet these days, at least for most tasks. There are many, many browsers for every platform and operating system, so the choice can be tough. However, this should help narrow the search. Step 1: Determine the age of your computer. How old is your computer? Is it a mobile … Read more
Internet security is a matter of great concern for internet users. It is important to know if a website is secure or not while surfing the internet 19 . A secure website creates a safe connection between the website and the web browser so that entered data, such as personal information, credit card details, banking … Read more