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  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...

 1.  Closing Apps Frequently Android has an effective mechanism to manage all the processes running simultaneously on your device. When you close an app manually, it is removed from memory and takes longer to open the next time. 2. Using Fake Cleaning and Battery or RAM Booster Apps There are tons of apps on Google Play that claim to clean your phone or boost its battery and RAM. The bad news is that a lot of these apps don’t do much at all. In fact, some of them might actually consume your phone’s resources, negatively affecting its performance. 3. Allowing third-party app installations from unknown sources It is highly recommended that you turn off app installation from unknown sources in the Settings menu. 4. Not updating your phone to the latest Android version If your phone receives security updates or Android version updates, never ignore them. While it may take a while to install the updates, it is always worth it. This is because malware creators are quic...

Information security can be simply seen as the state of well-being of information from any threat. Just like in our day-to-day interactions, we say something is secure if its safety is guaranteed. In this case, information security is said to have been achieved when a system, implements a comprehensive set of measures to protect its digital assets and sensitive information from various threats . This calls for complete awareness and understanding of threats to information security. A threat is anything that has the potential to cause damage or disrupt normal operations to information In this article, we are going to define the threats to information security Malware : Malicious software, including viruses. Phishing : Deceptive emails or messages that trick individuals into revealing sensitive information like passwords and financial details. Insider Threats : Disgruntled or negligent employees or individuals within an organization who misuse or mishandle sensitive data. Denial of...

  In an increasingly interconnected and digital world, the protection of sensitive information has become paramount. Our lives, both personal and professional, are intricately woven into the fabric of the internet and digital technologies. From financial transactions and personal conversations to critical business data, the digital realm houses a wealth of information that is highly valuable – not only to us but also to cybercriminals Welcome to my blogs, where I embark on a journey to demystify the complex and often intimidating world of information security . My aim is to equip you with the knowledge, and strategies to safeguard your digital world against the growing threats of the digital age. We'll explore the ever-evolving landscape of information security, unveiling the principles, and practices, that underpin this critical field. Whether you're an individual seeking to protect your personal information or a business owner responsible for safeguarding sensitive custo...