Cyber World

Introduction: The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Threats The year 2026 has introduced powerful advancements in artificial intelligence, but along with innovation comes new cybersecurity risks. Generative AI tools are now being exploited by cybercriminals to create highly convincing phishing attacks, fake login pages, and malicious websites at unprecedented speed. As AI technology becomes more accessible, users must understand that everything online cannot be trusted without proper verification and research. 🤖 How Hackers Use Generative AI for Phishing Attacks Generative AI platforms allow attackers to create realistic websites and content with minimal effort. By using simple prompts such as: 👉 “Build a website that looks exactly like Okta but isn’t the same,” hackers can generate fake login portals that closely mimic legitimate services. These AI-generated phishing sites are designed to: Steal login credentials Capture authentication tokens Trick users into revealing sensitive info...

 In India, cyber crime has emerged a lot. From password hacking to national cyber crime, Cyber crime has evolved a lot. Nowadays money is been transferred by hackers to their account from people accounts unknowingly that this is a crime . This type of Hacking or Hijacking of money of people's bank accounts by hackers is a cyber crime which must be reported in the cyber cell. In India it can be reported on the contact number 1930. MY OWN EXAMPLE Speaking about the last week, my father received a call which said - ' we are speaking from khufiya(undercover) agency, is it your son, he is going to be kidnapped and it can be stopped if my father gave the ransom amount', here my father scolded them knowing that this is a fraud call. But he took notice and asked about me from my mother. After I got to know about this, knowing this is a scam call I reported this in cyber cell (1930). Cyber cell not only takes action on the report but also spread awareness about such incidents. Again...

 Dark Web is a World Wide Web content that exists on dark net ( network that use the internet but require a specific software ). Deep and Dark web are applications of integral internet features to provide privacy and anonymity. Is it safe to use Dark Web? A person with an ordinary knowledge about techy things should never go to Dark web because he will not be able to protect his own identity. Hackers are looking for such people who are noob. After getting into dark web they can steal your identity and use it for their work and it may be an illegal work too. And why you want to browse the dark web,there's no need. You may also get some virus in your device and your all data can be hacked in just few minutes. Difference between Deep Web and Dark Web- The deep web contains internet content you can't find through search engines, while the dark web is a hidden network that requires a special browser to access. Surface Web The portion of world wide web that is readily available to th...

 The government's nodal agency CERT-In has warned against 'Dumpster Diving', which refers to fraudsters searching through a person or an organisation's trash to obtain sensitive or valuable information for malicious activities. It suggested using a shredder to destroy documents, installing security cameras or employing security personnel and disposing electronic devices properly to avoid misuse. What is dumpster diving? Dumpster Diving is a Physical Attack in which a person recovers trash in hopes of finding sensitive information that has been merely discarded in whole rather than being run through a shredder, incinerated, or otherwise destroyed. Technique A cyber attack where the attacker gets their hands on sensitive documents or data you carelessly threw into the trash bin. Solutions to it- ·        Know why someone target dumpsters on your property. ·        Light up the waste collection area. ·  ...

  NETWORK Scanning ·        Network scanning refers to a set of procedures used for identifying hosts, ports and services in a network. ·        Network scanning is one of the components of intelligence gathering which can be used by an attacker to create a profile of the target organization. The purpose of scanning is to discover exploitable communications channel, probe as many listeners as possible, and track the ones that are responsive for an attacker’s particular needs. Types of scanning ·        Port scanning – Lists the open ports and services. ·        Network scanning – Lists the active hosts and services. ·        Vulnerability scanning – shows the presence of known weaknesses. SCANNING TOOLS ·        Nmap ·        Hping3 ·    ...

  Password Cracking It is one of the most enjoyable hacks. The password cracking may not have a burning desire to hack the password of everyone. The actual password of the user is not stored in the well-designed password-based authentication system. Due to this, the hacker can easily access to user's account on the system. Types of Password Cracking ·        Non electronic: It doesn’t require technical knowledge. §   Social Engineering §   Shoulder Surfing §   Keyboard Sniffing §   Dumpster Diving ·        Active Online: An active attack is a network exploit in which a hacker attempts to make changes to data on the target. §   Dictionary attack §   Brute-Force attack §   Rule Based attack ·        Passive Online: A network attack in which a system is monitored and sometimes scanned for open ports and vulnerabilities. ·  ...

  A keylogger, sometimes called a keystroke logger, is a type of surveillance technology used to monitor and record each keystroke on a specific computer. Consider it as a threat because… Keyloggers are often used as a spyware tool by cybercriminals to steal personally identifiable information (PII), login credentials and sensitive enterprise data. Keylogger tools for windows ·        All in One ·        Elite ·        Spytector Keylogger tools for MacOS ·        sentryPC ·        FlexiSPY ·        REFOG Keylogger Keylogger tool for Linux - Logkeys Types of keyloggers 1.    Hardware Keylogger ·        It is a physical device that is used for capturing keystrokes ·        For hardware keylogger one must hav...

It is the technique of hiding secret data within an ordinary, non-secret file or message in order to avoid detection; the secret data is then extracted at its destination. ·        Technical steganography ·        Linguistic steganography Types of steganography ·        Text : It includes hiding data within the text files ·        Image : It can hiding the information by taking the cover object as image is defined as image steganography. In image steganography, pixel intensities are used to conceal the data ·        Audio : Audio Steganography is the technology of embedding information in an audio channel ·        Video : In this method, video (set of pictures) can be used as carrier for hiding the information ·        Network Protocol : It includes hiding the info...

Rootkit is a software program, typically malicious, that provides privileged, root level access to a computer while concealing its presence on that machine. Rootkit tools (popular ones) ·        Purple Fox ·        MoonBounce ·        TDSS Rootkit types ·        Hypervisor rootkit: It takes advantage of the hardware virtualization and is installed between the hardware and the kernel acting as the real hardware. ·        Kernel rootkit: Kernel Rootkits are specifically designed to attack the core of your operating system and change its functioning. ·        Bootloader rootkit: The bootloader rootkit attacks the legit bootloader and replaces it with the hacked one so that attackers could control the system boot. ·        Application rootkit: Application Rootkits re...

Social engineering is the tactic of manipulating, influencing, or deceiving a victim in order to gain control over a computer system, or to steal personal and financial information. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information . Types of social Engineering attacks ·        Baiting: Attack where a scammer uses a false promise to lure a victim into trap ·        Scareware: Technique that aims to scare the victim into believing that they have a virus on their device ·        Pretexting: Technique that manipulates victim into divulging information ·        Phishing: Technique to trick users into doing something dangerous      Phishing is the most common type of Social Engineering Attacks Concepts of social engineering Social engineering heavily relies on the 5 principles established...

Spyware Spyware is any software that installs itself on your computer and starts covertly monitoring your online behavior without your knowledge or permission. It is a kind of malware that secretly gathers information about a person or organization and relays this data to other parties, Virus A virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software. Trojan Horse A Trojan Horse is a type of malware that downloads onto a computer disguised as a legitimate program. VPN Most of you might be aware of it, but do not know the correct use of it. Let me explain- VPN (Virtual Private Network), a VPN is a method of connecting a series of computers and devices in a private encrypted network, with each users IP address being replaced by the VPN’s IP address. Users get Internet anonymity, making it difficult for hackers to attack. Ransomware Ransomware is type of malware from crypto virology that threatens to publis...

  Network security ·        Network security is a set of technologies that protects the usability and integrity of a company’s infrastructure by preventing the entry or proliferation within a network of a wide variety of potential threats. ·        Network security consists of the policies, processes and practices adopted to prevent, detect and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources. Types of network security 1.       Network access control (NAC) 2.      Application security 3.      Antivirus and anti-malware software 4.      E-mail security 5.      Wireless security Why do we need it? Network security is important because it keeps sensitive data safe from cyber attacks and ensures the network is usable and trustworthy. Ex...

  What is cyber-crime? ·        Cyber Crime is criminal activity that either targets or uses a computer, a computer network or a networked device. ·        Most cyber-crime is committed by cybercriminals or hackers who want to make money. ·        CYBER-CRIME IN IT ACT 2000 – The Act gives legal validity to electronics contracts, recognition of electronic signatures. Punishment for cybercrime Only authorized person has the right to access to protected system. Penalties: punishment: the imprisonment which may extend to ten years and fine. Who investigate cyber-crime in india? ·        National cyber-crime threat analytics Unit (TAU) ·        National Cybercrime Reporting ·        Platform for Joint Cybercrime Investigation ·        National Cybercrime Foren...

  What is Phishing? ‘Phishing’ is when criminals use emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. AIM – To make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details or other personal information. 5 most common type of phishing attack ·        Email Phishing – Most phishing attacks are sent by emails. ·        Spear Phishing ·        Whaling – Whaling attacks are more targeted, taking aim at senior executives. ·        Smishing and Vishing ·        Angler Phishing Why do cybercriminals create email phishing scams? The answer is simple. Email is often an organization’s weakest security link. Once the security breach has begun, email hackers have access to all sort of information – from personal data to sensitive corporate documents. If you receive a phishing emai...