What is tokenization? In data security, tokenization is a process using which sensitive data is replaced with a non-sensitive and random value, such that one can detokenize from the random value to the original value using the tokenization system. Yet, it is...
Securing the browser is extremely important. We use a browser to browse the Internet, and in most cases, malware infects a computer through the browser only. Sometimes, we accidentally click on unsafe links or visit unsafe websites unknowingly, and our computer gets...
What is tabnabbing? Tabnabbing is a technique often used by attackers to perpetrate phishing attacks. The attack takes advantage of a user’s trust and inattention while opening multiple tabs in a browser and can deceive the victim into submitting sensitive credentials...
What is pharming? Pharming is a scamming technique in which attackers redirect traffic from a legitimate website to a fraudulent website to spread malware or steal sensitive data from victims. A typical example of pharming is when a user types amazon.com in the URL...
What is smishing? We often get spam SMSes. They are not only annoying but sometimes they can be dangerous, too. Attackers often harvest the phone numbers of potential victims and send them malicious SMSes that usually contain a link or a number to call back to. When a...
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