KeySweeper, disguised as an innocuous USB wall charger, harbors a hidden cybercrime threat, silently logging every keystroke from Microsoft wireless keyboards in its vicinity. This cybersecurity menace feeds on the unsuspecting nature of users, leveraging cybercrime tactics to snoop and expose sensitive information through a seemingly harmless charger. To counteract Read more…
In today’s digital age, communication has become easier and more convenient than ever before. One of the most popular messaging apps, WhatsApp, has revolutionized the way we connect with friends, family, and colleagues. With over 2 billion users worldwide, WhatsApp offers a plethora of features and tricks that can enhance Read more…
Data breaches can have devastating consequences for both a user and the website. Several platforms turned to magic link or OTP (besides using a password) to counter these events and protect users’ online accounts. Presently, many companies are using two-factor authentication (2FA) to ensure no unauthorized party has access. For Read more…
Have you ever experienced a scenario where your phone presents an ad that is a little too coincidental? Or your Facebook ads changing after you mentioned something in a conversation? Like that time you were discussing an upcoming hiking trip with your friend or partner and you start seeing ads Read more…
“Harassment is harassment – whether it happens at school, at the playground, on the job, or on the internet” Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets. It can occur through SMS, Text, and apps, or online in social media, forums, or gaming Read more…
Government officials have reportedly started using Sandes, a desi alternative to popular messaging application WhatsApp, which is owned by Facebook. Back in 2020, the central government had hinted at developing a WhatsApp-like messaging platform. It appears like the application is ready is being tested by government officials of various ministries. Read more…
A virtual private network — better known as a VPN — is a key way to help protect your privacy when online, especially when you’re logging on from a public space such as a hotel lobby, coffee shop, library, or airport. When you sign up with a VPN provider, you Read more…
WhatsApp has millions of users around the world. Since the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the number of active users on the platform has grown by many folds as this is one of the easiest ways to connect with friends and family members while maintaining social distancing. Scammers and hackers have used Read more…
Internet challenges are crazy things, from the past few weeks #CoupleChallenge is overrun all over the internet, where people are posting the pictures with their partners on social media. Similarly, thousands of teenagers began posting unflattering photos of themselves to their feeds with the cryptic caption “until tomorrow”. Anyone who Read more…
Google is using Gmail to secretly collect your online purchasing data which means that the company knows where did you shop online, what did you buy and how much did you spend on the particular transaction. Google has tucked away this page deep in your settings, where all your receipts Read more…