Headlines- The US's ongoing blockade of Iranian ports, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, has caused control of the Strait of Hormuz to "return to its previous state."
- US President Donald Trump stated that a peace agreement was "very close," even though Tehran denied his assertion that it was prepared to turn over nuclear weapons.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry denied claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the nation's enriched uranium stockpile, stating that it would not be moved "anywhere."
- After Iran's declaration that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, oil prices fell by about 10% on Friday.
- The six-week conflict in Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 people and the displacement of one in five.
Tag: Cyber Security
Deep Web
Conventional web browsers cannot access the deep web because it is not indexed.The deep web is safe and exists to safeguard user data and privacy.
Fileless Malware
A type of malicious software known as “fileless malware” infects a computer by using reliable apps. As it doesn’t rely on files and leaves no trace, it is difficult to detect and remove.
Process Hollowing
Using the covert malware injection technique known as “process hollowing,” an attacker suspends a legitimate process, removes its original code, and replaces it with malicious code before the process resumes. Due to this, the virus can operate as a legitimate process and avoid being discovered by security programs.
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) is a company policy or practice that permits workers to use their personal devices—such as laptops, tabs, smartphones, and other computing devices for work-related tasks.
Cyber Threat Hunting
The act of actively searching for hidden cyber threats in a computer network is known as “cyber threat hunting.”The purpose of cyber threat hunting is to enable an organization to identify and address possible risks that it is unaware of and has not discovered through other channels.
Hash-Based Message Authentication Code (HMAC)
A cryptographic hash function and a secret cryptographic key are used in the Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC), a form of message authentication code (MAC). HMAC enables the verification of a message’s authenticity and data integrity.
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.