In this article we will look at what is a cloud, what is cloud computing, cloud computing services and cloud computing risks.   What is Cloud? The “Cloud” is the combination of hardware (servers, disks, networking equipment) and software (virtualization software, operating system and other services) needed to run the hardware in a data center. […]

In this article we will look at what is an attack vector and some examples of attack vectors using which cyber attacks are performed.   What is an Attack Vector? An attack vector is a path or means by which an attacker can gain access to the target (machine) to deliver payload. Attack vectors allow […]

In this article we will look at what are botnets, life cycle of a botnet and different countermeasures against botnets.   What are Botnets? Bot refers to an automated program for performing a task, often over a network. Botnet refers to a collection of bots. Botnets are often used to perform malicious activities like distributing […]

In this article we will look at what is cyberstalking and types of cyber stalkers like online stalkers and offline stalkers.   What is Cyber Stalking? Cyber stalking is an act of harassing an individual, a group or an organization using information and communication technology (Internet). The behavior may include false accusations, monitoring, transmission of […]

In this article we will look at what is social engineering in cyber security and different social engineering techniques.   What is Social Engineering? Social engineering is a technique to influence or deceive people to obtain the information or perform some action. People are the weak link in security and this principle makes social engineering […]

In this article we will have a look at how cybercriminals plan attacks. This article describes all the phases in performing cyber attacks like reconnaissance, scanning & scrutinizing, and launching an attack.   Watch this video to learn how cybercriminals plan attacks:   Cybercriminals commit cybercrimes using different tools and techniques. But, the basic process […]

The term “Netizen” was coined by Michael Hauben. Simply, netizens are the Internet users. Therefore, netizen is someone who spends considerable time online and also has a considerable presence online.   Watch this video to learn about netizens:   The 5P netizen mantra for online security is: 1) precaution, 2) prevention, 3) protection, 4) preservation […]

Extended enterprise represents the concept that a company is made up of not just its employees, its board members and executives, but also its business partners, its suppliers and even its customers.   Watch this video to learn about cybercrime and the extended enterprise:   An extended enterprise is a “loosely coupled, self-organizing network” of […]

In this article we will look at different cybercrime perspectives. We will look at legal perspectives, Indian perspective and from a global perspective.   Cybercrime: The Legal Perspectives In the first comprehensive presentation of computer crime, Computer Crime: Criminal Justice Resource Manual (1979), computer-related crime was defined as: any illegal act for which knowledge of […]

In this article we will look at different types of cybercrime. There are mainly four categories of cybercrime. Understanding the types of cybercrime is of much importance in the field of cybersecurity.   Cybercrimes can be classified as follows: Cybercrime against individuals E-Mail spoofing Phishing and its forms Spamming Cyber defamation Cyber stalking Computer sabotage […]