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What is a Virus?

What is a Virus?

EditorBackup Data, Computer Virus, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Data, Emails, Exploit, Hackers, Hacking, Internet, IT Security, Malware, Networks, Social Engineering, Storage, Vulnerabilities, Websites, Zero-day Exploit

A computer virus is a malicious malware program which has the ability to replicate itself on an infected network spreading from one computer to another. The…

What is Spear Phishing?

What is Spear Phishing?

EditorCyber Fraud, Cybercrime, Cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emails, Hackers, Hacking, Internet, IT Security, Malware, Networks, Phishing attack, Social Engineering

Spear-Phishing attacks are targeted at specific individuals or companies where the hacker knows certain personal information, subsequently uses the known information to send a personalised scam…

Tips for preventing online security compromises

Tips for preventing online security compromises

EditorBackup Data, Computer Science, Cybercrime, Cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emails, Encryption, Hackers, Hacking, HTTPS, Internet, IT Security, Networks, Passwords, Social Engineering, Software, SSL Secure Connection

Maintaining a good cyber hygiene is necessary in the current circumstances when Internet users are becoming frequent victims of cybercriminals.   TechDecoded recommends the following tips…

What is Social Engineering

What is Social Engineering?

EditorCybercrime, Cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Emails, Hackers, Hacking, Internet, IT Security, Malware, Networks, Organisations, Phishing attack, Social Engineering

Social Engineering is the technical term for the technique of manipulating an individual to reveal confidential information through the proficient use of psychology. Social engineers take…