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17 April 2024
Unveiling Smishing: Securing Against Text-Based Threats
Digital communication has become deeply ingrained in our daily routines, shaping how we interact and share information. In this digital landscape, cybercriminals constantly evolve their strategies, seeking out vulnerabilities to exploit and gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This article aims to shed light on the phenomenon of smishing and provide practical strategies for defending against it.
Securing the Web: Understanding Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
For both individuals and businesses, web security is one of the most important concerns. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is still one of the most common and possibly harmful vulnerabilities among the many threats that lurk over the internet. In this article, we’ll discuss what Cross-Site Scripting is, its different types and most importantly how you can defend against it.
Enhancing Network Security: Hardening Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Active Directory (AD) is a directory service created by Microsoft for managing network resources in Windows domain networks. Launched with Windows 2000 Server, it provides authentication, authorization, user and resource management services. AD uses a directory for organizing network information, including users and computers, enabling efficient and secure administration. It supports LDAP, Kerberos authentication, and DNS-based naming, making it crucial for managing and securing corporate IT environments.
Guarding Against Vishing: Strategies to Avoid Voice Phishing Scams
Vishing, which is a portmanteau for "voice phishing," is a term that has acquired popularity in the constantly changing world of cybersecurity threats. Vishing is a form of social engineering used by criminals to deceive people into giving sensitive information over the phone. While email phishing is still very common, vishing is an effective strategy for criminals because it takes advantage of the confidence that comes with human interaction. Protecting personal and organisational security requires an understanding of what vishing is and how to prevent it.
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