Have you ever fallen victim to a deceptive scheme on your mobile device, resulting in the inadvertent disclosure of personal information you otherwise would have kept confidential? Or have you been coerced into taking actions that you normally wouldn't? Research has shown that 97% of Cyber-attacks rely on social engineering. 70% of information can be lost when it comes to social engineering What is social engineering? Social engineering is the art of manipulating people into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. The core principle behind social engineering is exploiting human psychology to gain unauthorized access to information or systems. The methods employed can be as subtle as a friendly conversation or as aggressive as a phishing email. Here are some common techniques: Phishing: Phishing is like when someone sends you a fake message or email, trying to trick you. They might pretend to be your bank or a websit...
What is a malware? Malware is simply a program whose aim is to cause damage and compromise systems, networks, and digital devices. Types of Malware: Viruses : These are programs that replicate themselves by attaching to other legitimate programs and spreading when those programs are executed. Worms : They independently replicate and spread across networks. They mainly cause the depletion of resources in a system. Trojans : Trojans are disguised as legitimate software but contain malicious code that can compromise your system when executed. Ransomware : This type of malware encrypts your files, demanding a ransom for the decryption key. Spyware : spyware secretly gathers your personal information, such as passwords and credit card details, often without your knowledge. Adware : Adware bombards you with unwanted advertisements and can compromise your system's performance. Botnets : These are networks of infected computers controlled remotely to perform malicious activities, lik...