Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking

Malicious software or malware is an umbrella term used to describe any type of software, program, etc. that is installed on the system without the user’s consent and knowledge. It is designed to harm or corrupt the programs, files, information, etc. on the system of the host.  Computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, ransomware, scareware, adware, and other malicious programs come under the category of malware.  Viruses These are the malicious programs that spread across systems and programs. They cause disruption to systems, operational problems like reduced speed, pop-up windows, crashing of devices, changes to default settings, etc., and damage the data as well as software. They attach themselves to an executable host file. Now, when the host file is opened the virus becomes active. The most important aspect of a virus is that it is able to replicate itself.  Worms They do not need to attach themselves to the host files. They themselves are software that can re...

Types of Hackers This is for all those who are planning to start their hacking journey. Hope that you do not end up being an unethical hacker after reading this😟 White hat hackers They are also known as Ethical Hackers These are basically the good people 👼 of the hacking industry They do everything within the lawful boundaries They do not have malicious intentions They do this to improve the security of the systems by checking and scanning for vulnerabilities and then using necessary tools to provide better protection Black hat hackers They perform illegal activities for their own personal interests They gain unauthorized access to confidential data by cyber threats and attacks They have malicious intentions👾  They steal information, violate privacy, corrupt important files, implant viruses and disrupt the working of the system These are the hackers commonly shown in movies with a hoody Grey hat hackers They perform the tasks of both white as well as grey hat hackers They also d...

All of us get fascinated by images of people working on systems in dark rooms with their hoodies on their heads.  It looks so classy and cool after all! But, do we actually know what those people do, and do such people really exist? So in this very first blog  I would tell you what they do and who they are? What is hacking? It is the process of finding vulnerabilities and security breaches in a system to gain access to the data and/or corrupt files in a network, website, software, or any electronic device or to violate the privacy of others.  Then what is ethical hacking? Ethical Hacking is similar to hacking only the intention of gaining access is not malicious. It is legal and to safeguard systems from cyber-attacks and threats.  What is cyber security? It is the protection of data, confidential information such as passwords, pin codes etc., and personal information stored in inter-connected systems or software and hardware from cyber threats and digital attac...