Cyber World

  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...

  what is dirty cow vulnerability? Dirty COW was a vulnerability in the Linux kernel. It allowed processes to write read-only files. This exploit made use of a race condition that lived inside the kernel functions which handle the copy-on-write (COW) feature of memory mappings. CVE number of dirty cow- CVE-2016-5195 ·        About CVE-2016-5195 – A race condition was found in the way the Linux kernel’s memory subsystem handles the copy-on-write breakage of private read-only memory mappings. ·        An attacker would first require access to a shell on the device before they could use this exploit. What does this vulnerability do? This vulnerability allows the user to bypass the normal file system protections and write to files that are owned by the system. Consequences ·        Opens up many avenues for attack, ·        which results in the unpr...

Android users are advised to download apps only from official app stores in order to avoid ‘Daam’ virus, which hacks call records and gains camera access. As per CERT-In, users shouldn’t browse un-trusted websites or follow un-trusted links and must install updated antivirus software. Exercise caution towards shortened URL’s and numbers that don’t look like genuine/regular mobile numbers, it added. Malware – ‘daam’ virus The Daam virus represents a new breed of malware specifically targeting Android devices. Its advanced capabilities allow it to infiltrate your smartphone’s operating system, granting unauthorized access to your personal data and compromising your privacy. If the device is at risk ·        Unusual battery drain ·        Unexpected data usage ·        Unfamiliar apps or pop-ups ·        Unusual device behaviour conclusion Remember, your...

Software Piracy ·        The use and or distribution of copyrighted computer software in violation of the copyright laws or applicable licence restrictions. ·        Software piracy can be done by copying, downloading, sharing, selling or installing multiple copies of software onto personal or work computers. Most pirated softwares ·        Microsoft Office ·        Adobe Photoshop ·        Windows ·        Adobe Premiere ·        Final Cut Pro Types of software policy ·        Soft Lifting: Means sharing a program with someone who is not authorised by the licence agreement to use it. ·        Hard Disk Loading: This form of piracy involves loading an unauthorized copy of software onto a computer be...

  What is ChatGPT? ·        ChatGPT is an AI-based trained model which interacts in a conversational way. The dialogue format makes it possible for ChatGPT to answer follow up questions, admit its mistakes, challenge incorrect premises, and reject inappropriate requests. ·        The "Chat" in the name is a reference to it being a chatbot, and the "GPT" stands for  generative pre-trained transformer . Family of ChatGPT Its parent company is OpenAI. ChatGPT is a sibling model to InstructGPT. Research Today’s research release of ChatGPT is the latest step in OpenAI’s iterative deployment of increasingly safe and useful AI systems. Many lessons from deployment of earlier models like GPT-3 and Codex have informed the safety mitigations in place for this release, including substantial reductions in harmful and untruthful outputs achieved by the use of reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF). Fe...

  What is Nullcon? Nullcon came into existence in 2010 and is managed and marketed by  Payatu Technologies Pvt Ltd . With the advent of cutting-edge technologies, security is crucial as technology brings a myriad of threats along. What Nullcon do? ·        Nullcon is an extensive platform for the exchange of information about zero-day vulnerabilities, latest attack vectors, and other cyber threats. ·        A section of conference – Desi Jugaad – is dedicated to hackers/researchers who come up with innovative solutions for real life challenges and are interested in taking new initiatives in cyber security What Nullcon have? ·        Research driven technical talks ·        CXO track ·        Hands-on training sessions ·        Keynotes from renowned security researchers ·  ...

  AI, or artificial intelligence, is a transformative technology that has the potential to revolutionize various industries and reshape economies around the world. While AI can bring significant benefits and economic growth, it is unlikely to be the sole reason for a recession in India. The impact of AI on the economy is complex and multifaceted, and its consequences depend on how it is adopted, regulated and integrated into existing systems. ·        Automation and job replacement One concern often associated with AI is the potential for automation to replace human workers, leading to job losses. It is true that a certain repetitive and routine task can be automated, but AI also creates new opportunities and enhances productivity. Historically, technological advancements have led to the evolution of jobs rather than their complete eradication. As AI technology develops, it is likely to create new roles and demands for skilled professionals in areas...