Cyber kidnapping is a sophisticated form of criminal activity that exploits technology to manipulate and instil fear in victims and their families. Subsequently, the criminal establishes contact to demand money from victims’ families. To enhance the authenticity of their threats, victims are often compelled to capture self-incriminating photographs, such as those depicting themselves bound or with their mouths covered. These…
Cyber security is an ever-evolving field, continuously challenged by malicious actors developing new techniques, tactics, and procedures to breach systems and unlawfully acquire confidential information. Human vulnerabilities remain a significant concern among these threats, often regarded as the weakest link in security protocols. A particularly alarming manifestation of this vulnerability is shoulder surfing, a deceptive technique posing a severe risk…
Cyber stalking refers to the malicious use of the Internet and other technologies to harass or stalk an individual in an online environment, often classified as a criminal offense. It can manifest through various online interactions, including unsolicited emails, intrusive text messages, and hostile engagements on social media networks. Typically, cyber stalking is characterised by a systematic, deliberate, and persistent…
Penetration testing or pen testing refers to a security exercise that involves a simulated attack on a computer system by a cyber security expert. The primary objective of this exercise is to identify and exploit potential vulnerabilities within the system’s defences, thereby revealing any weaknesses that malicious actors could exploit. This proactive approach is analogous to a bank hiring a…
Password spraying is a sophisticated form of brute force attack that exploits user’s tendency to use simple and easily guessed passwords. In such an attack, malicious actors employ the same password to gain unauthorised access across multiple accounts before progressing to other credentials. This method proves particularly effective due to users’ propensity to adopt simplistic and easily guessable passwords, such…
The increasing adoption of utility meters, particularly smart meters, represents a significant advancement in energy management, offering households a clearer picture of their daily energy consumption. By replacing traditional gas and electricity meters with smart technology, individuals gain enhanced visibility into their daily energy consumption. This increased awareness enables them to identify and eliminate unnecessary usage, ultimately leading to cost…
Search engine optimisation (SEO) encompasses the methodologies employed to enhance a website’s ranking on search engine results pages. Major search engines like Google and Bing deploy sophisticated algorithms to assess and determine the positioning of websites within these results. The efficacy of these algorithms plays a pivotal role in distinguishing which sites ascend to the forefront of search results and…
Tech support scams are a colossal issue where scammers employ scare tactics to trick individuals into divulging sensitive details. These scams often create a false sense of urgency, convincing victims that their computers are experiencing severe problems that need immediate action. The perpetrators then propose to rectify the issues for a fee, which often involves installing malicious software into victim’s…
A whaling attack is a sophisticated phishing attack designed to target senior executives to steal sensitive details or money. This tactic, commonly known as CEO fraud, employs deceptive methods akin to phishing, leveraging techniques such as email and website spoofing to manipulate targets into divulging sensitive information, authorising monetary transfers, or inadvertently granting access to their systems for nefarious purposes.…
A digital or online footprint refers to a trace of data an individual leaves when surfing the internet. It encompasses a range of online data, including website visits, emails, and other information submitted online. This footprint is a digital record that can be leveraged to trace a user’s online behaviour and device usage. Users create their digital footprint through both…
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