🐷 What Are “Pig Butchering” Scams? “Pig butchering” scams are long-con frauds where criminals build fake online relationships—often romantic—to trick victims into investing in bogus crypto platforms. Victims are “fattened up” with fake profits before being scammed out of their savings. According to the U.S. Treasury, more than $200 million in American funds were stolen…
Whether you’re a student, sysadmin, developer, or hobbyist, Linux skills are vital. Here’s your go-to list of essential Linux commands, explained simply for everyday use. 📁 File & Directory Management ls – View directory contents (list files and folders) pwd – Show the current directory path cd – Change directory mkdir – Create a new…
🧠 What Is Ethical Hacking? Ethical hacking is the authorized practice of bypassing system security to identify potential data breaches and threats. Ethical hackers, also known as white-hat hackers, help organizations strengthen security by detecting vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can exploit them. ✅ Learn more about ethical hacking from EC-Council 🛠️ Phase 1: Web Application…
TRAI and RBI Join Hands to Tackle Spam Through a Digital Consent Pilot Spam messages and fake calls have become a major issue in India. Therefore, to fight this growing problem, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have started a Digital Consent Acquisition and Management Pilot. This…
Microsoft released its June 2025 Patch Tuesday update, addressing 67 vulnerabilities across its ecosystem, including a critical zero-day vulnerability (CVE‑2025‑33053) currently being exploited in the wild. IT admins and cybersecurity teams are urged to apply these patches immediately to safeguard systems from active threats. 🔗 Source: Krebs on Security 🚨 Highlighted Vulnerabilities 1. CVE-2025-33053: WebDAV…
As the digital world grows, so do the threats. Cybersecurity professionals are in high demand across industries—from finance to healthcare, government to startups. Whether you’re a job seeker preparing for your first cybersecurity interview or a professional aiming to level up, mastering the most asked cybersecurity interview questions is key. In this blog, we break…
📌 Introduction In May 2017, the world witnessed a devastating ransomware attack that spread rapidly across over 150 countries. Named WannaCry, this malware locked systems, demanded Bitcoin ransom, and brought even critical infrastructure to a halt. 💣 What Happened? WannaCry exploited a Windows vulnerability called EternalBlue, which had been developed by the U.S. National Security…
🔍 Overview In September 2017, Equifax—one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the U.S.—announced a massive data breach that compromised the sensitive information of over 147 million Americans. 💥 What Happened? Attackers exploited a known vulnerability in the Apache Struts web framework (CVE-2017-5638). Despite a patch being available in March 2017, Equifax failed to…
Your ultimate guide to the most exciting roles in cyber defense. As cyber threats evolve, so does the demand for cybersecurity professionals with niche expertise and cutting-edge skills. Whether you’re just entering the field or planning a career pivot, these are the coolest, most in-demand careers in cybersecurity that organizations are hiring for in 2025…
As cyberattacks become more advanced and stealthy, traditional security measures like antivirus software and firewalls are no longer enough. Organizations now need to go on the offensive with a technique known as Threat Hunting. 🔍 What is Threat Hunting? Threat hunting is the proactive process of searching for hidden threats within a network or system.…