Not every developers pay equal importance to web security and vulnerabilities, especially about cross site scripting when they start coding. Their primary goal is to get the project finished Websites developed with unsecure coding can be easily exploited by the attackers. There is no way your browser will prevent XSS automatically unless you disable your browser’s ability to … [Read more...] about Effective Ways to Prevent Cross Site Scripting(XSS) Attacks
Top 15 Network Security Vulnerabilities that System Administrators Must Know
This post aims to help you familiarize with the top 15 commonly known network and system security vulnerablitis. If you are a new administrator, you can have a look at the following list. ACLs on the border router The ACLs you place in your router, especially in the border router, should not allow inadequate access to your other devices connected to your router. A few … [Read more...] about Top 15 Network Security Vulnerabilities that System Administrators Must Know
Top 10 Tips to Prevent Data Exfiltration
What do we mean by data exfiltration? First of all we need to realize that data breach and data exfiltration are two different things. In simple words, data exfiltration means unauthorized transfer of data Your data can be transferred without your knowledge using data exfiltration techniques used by both external and internal actors and tools used by companies. … [Read more...] about Top 10 Tips to Prevent Data Exfiltration
How to install a new Godaddy SSL Wildcard Certificate
This post has been intended for the first time users who want to install GoDaddy SSL certificate in their website. The procedures described here should work well with Apache server and with Nginx. Steps to take before installing GoDaddy SSL To install a digital certificate, you must first generate and submit a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) to the Certification … [Read more...] about How to install a new Godaddy SSL Wildcard Certificate
Why Antivirus Software Fails to Detect Latest Viruses and Malwares
We use antivirus software in the hope of having a secure system. Though any virus detecting software can detect viruses, we need to know that there are instances when viruses and malware remain undetected. The post aims to give you a brief idea on the situation when your antivirus may fail to detect the presence of malware in your computer. … [Read more...] about Why Antivirus Software Fails to Detect Latest Viruses and Malwares
Definition of 7 Types of Malware
Though malware may take many forms, they have only one purpose to -disturb your computing environment. We can broadly classify malware depending on how the replicate and function. Remember that any codes that have evil intentions can be called a malware. That is why a virus, worm or even a backdoor program can be considered as a malware. But there is a distinct difference … [Read more...] about Definition of 7 Types of Malware
Top Antivirus Buying Tips for Home Users
Just like the viruses, antivirus software is also very competitive. There are fierce battle among the premium antivirus makers such as Norton, Kaspersky, McAfee, Trend Micro system, Bit defender and a few more to increase their market share. People easily get caught up when they decide to buy a premium antivirus because they cannot differentiate between two vendors. … [Read more...] about Top Antivirus Buying Tips for Home Users
32 Effective Home Security Checklist
Massachusetts Crime Watch has developed a useful home security list that helps to enhance home security. If you are looking for simple tips to make your home safer than before, have a look at the following list. Remember that you do not need to implement all the recommendations. Have a look at the list at first and then decide which recommendation fits your needs. … [Read more...] about 32 Effective Home Security Checklist
10 Major Types of DDoS Attacks and Prevention
Despite the differences in the mechanism, the purpose of the DDoS (distributed denial of service attack) is the same- to deplete the resources on the victim’s network. DDoS can be broadly divided into two types: bandwidth depletion and resource depletion. This post aims to give you a broad overview of the various types of DDoS attacks and their prevention techniques. … [Read more...] about 10 Major Types of DDoS Attacks and Prevention
15 Ways to Stop DDoS Attacks in your Network
To stop DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack, one needs to have a clear understanding of what happens when an attack takes place. In short, a DDoS attack can be accomplished by exploiting vulnerabilities in the server or by consuming server resources (for example, memory, hard disk, and so forth). … [Read more...] about 15 Ways to Stop DDoS Attacks in your Network
How to Remove Annoying Facebook Virus
What is Facebook virus?Facebook virus is just like any other virus that gets installed in a computer when a user clicks on a link shared from his friends’ news feeds or shares. So, the two most common ways that can infect your computer from Facebook viruses are: … [Read more...] about How to Remove Annoying Facebook Virus
