Headlines- For the sixth night in a row, the US military strikes Iran, and Iranian media reports explosions in areas including Bandar Abbas, Ahvaz, and Iranshahr.
- Two persons injured in a US attack on the Bandar Abbas railway junction station, according to Iran's ISNA news agency.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned on Thursday that it would not "allow" the United States to cause instability in the region.
- In a post to X on Thursday, the headquarters of the Kuwait Armed Forces stated that the Gulf country's air defenses were once more "confronting attacks by hostile drones" that were launched from Iran.
- Eight more Iranian missiles were intercepted by Jordan's military early on Thursday morning, according to the official Jordan News Agency.
Tag: Cyber Security
Honeypot
A security tool that sets up a virtual trap to entice attackers is called a honeypot. When a computer system is purposefully infiltrated, hackers can take advantage of weaknesses, which users can then analyze to strengthen security measures.
Scareware
A type of malware attack known as “scareware” incites users to download or purchase harmful software in an attempt to fix a device’s virus or other problem.
Keylogger
Software or hardware designed to track and log keystrokes on a computer is called a keylogger.In order to obtain sensitive data, such as passwords or personal information, keyloggers secretly record keyboard inputs.
Pen Testing
To identify and address any vulnerabilities before actual attackers can take advantage of them, penetration testing or pen testing involves simulating a cyberattack on your computer systems.
Rootkit and How to Prevent
A rootkit is a type of malicious programs that, while remaining hidden, grant unauthorized users admin access to a computer.Rootkits can alter whatever an admin can alter because they are made to obtain privileged admin-level access to computer systems.
Information Security
The field that works to keep information safe is called information security, or InfoSec.Data and information are protected from cybercriminals by InfoSec.
Asymmetric Key Cryptography
A public key and a private key, sometimes referred to as key pairs, are the two keys used in asymmetric key cryptography. The public key is for everyone. The recipient, who possesses the matching private key, is the only one who can decrypt messages encrypted with this public key.
Fast Identity Online (FIDO)
A set of security protocols called Fast Identity Online (FIDO) authentication was created to help websites and online services in replacing passwords with secure alternatives. These methods include physical security keys and biometrics such as fingerprints or facial recognition.
Drive by Download Attacks
Malicious programs that install on users devices without their consent are particularly referred to as drive by download attacks.
AI Fairness
A fundamental concept in artificial intelligence, AI Fairness seeks to ensure fair and just results for people or groups, regardless of their varied characteristics.