Earlier this year, The Hindu reported that 9% of Indian families claim to be victims of online financial fraud. This finding was based on a survey which received nearly 32,000 responses from families located in 331 districts of India comprising 66% male respondents and 34% women. Need for AI in Digital Protection against Financial Frauds […]
If you’re still pondering over these questions, here’s the scoop: yes, you definitely need an antivirus, and we will tell you why. Welcome to the Digital World Today, technology is rapidly advancing, infiltrating every aspect of our lives and providing conveniences like never-before. However, there is a price – an ever-increasing vulnerability to unwanted intrusions, […]
As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, it’s crucial for security researchers and professionals to stay ahead of the curve. In this post, ⦁ We will explore how ChatGPT can assist in the analysis of malware, specifically the Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as AsyncRAT and, ⦁ We will also delve […]
Ransomware is a sophisticated malware that infects computing devices and holds the data hostage intending to extort money from its victims. Ransomware uses encryption techniques that render the victim’s data unusable. Ransomware attacks have evolved with time, and the encryption techniques to harm victims have also become sophisticated, which are often challenging to break. […]
QBot, also known as Qakbot, QuackBot, and Pinkslipbot, is a Banking Trojan that was first observed in 2007. Today, Qbot is still a vicious and persistent threat to organizations and has become one of the leading Banking Trojans globally. Over the years, it has changed its initial techniques to deliver payloads like using VBA macros, […]
Threat actors have been using new techniques to hide their codes and avoid detection in every manner. They now use a new trend through NSIS (Nullsoft Scriptable Install System), which is an open-source installer that can bundle various files together. In the past, Malware attackers have used this NSIS-based crypter to hide themselves. This […]
Emotet is usually delivered by SPAM campaigns containing document files. This self-propagating Trojan is a downloader malware that typically downloads and executes additional payloads. Around Jan 2021, Emotet’s operations were reportedly shut down. However, it has shown its appearance again by the end of 2021. In recent months, Emotet seems to have shifted to 64 […]
PowerShell was originally intended as a task automation and configuration management program for system administrators. However, it didn’t take long for attackers to realize its potential for carrying out offensive operations without being detected. Due to PowerShell’s versatility, it can be seen in all stages of attacks, from initial infection vectors; used in macros […]
What is DNS? DNS (Domain Name System) is a service that converts hostnames to IP addresses. It is an application layer protocol that allows users and servers to exchange messages. Each host is identified by its IP address, but remembering numbers is extremely difficult for humans, and IP addresses are not static. As a […]
While the world is still adapting to the new normal and mobile devices replace PCs as the primary digital device, cybercriminals have upped the ante to target individuals worldwide. Mobile security has become a significant concern! No matter how great the app is, if security is breached, it spells great trouble. Phishing, Smishing, Ransomware Attacks, […]