All posts in "Cyber Security"

What Are Phishing Emails and How To Prevent It?

By TechCommuters / November 20, 2019

According to Wikipedia, “Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Typically carried out by email spoofing or instant messaging,” Here, you are directed to a fake website to enter your important credentials like passwords and login details. All this is done to cause you […]

How to Secure User Data from Theft

By TechCommuters / October 17, 2019

Confidential user data like credit card details, insurance documents, and licenses, etc. are in a big demand on the dark web. Criminals purchase them at high prices because they need these data and documents to carry out malicious missions like identity theft, falsely acquiring controlled drugs, e.g., the opioids and committing insurance fraud, along with […]

Is Private Lending For You? – Cyber News

By TechCommuters / August 20, 2019

If you don’t comprise incredibly generous, and filthy rich relatives, you may think that getting a loan or buying/renovating a home, your credit card union & bank are your main sources of big funding. That being said, the Internet has come about and transformed our way of doing business, and now, how we can opt […]

Best Identity Theft Protection Software in 2019

By TechCommuters / July 20, 2019

Internet is the most vulnerable source of identity theft. You never know when your identity is compromised and when you become a victim of ransomware. This article has been designed to introduce best identity theft protection software to protect yourself against ID fraud and stay safe across all areas of your digital life. These best […]

Network Discovery: How to Protect Your Network?

By TechCommuters / May 21, 2019

Having software that can discover devices on network is crucial to the development of your business. These tools not only help you see devices on your network but view folder shares, hardware MAC, open UDP/TCP port. So why do you need to care about this information? While its a bit technical, this information will only […]

10 Best Antimalware For Mac Users That Can’t Be Missed in 2019

By TechCommuters / May 5, 2019

Well, if you are a MacBook user and thinks that you are highly secured, then you are partially correct. Partially because Apple computers are indeed more secure, then the Windows or Android gadgets as macOS is a Unix-based operating system. It’s like having multiple doors on your lock to avoid the access of viruses. However, […]

SSH Session Recording – A Guide

By TechCommuters / April 10, 2019

SSH is a cryptographic network protocol that provides security between two remote machines through an unsecured network such as the internet. SSH uses different encryption and authentication methods that make secure connections between two machines. Previously, users would have to use Telnet to obtain server access. Since telnet isn’t secure, and the Internet has been […]

How to Secure Your Smart Home and IoT Devices

By TechCommuters / March 2, 2019

Home routers and IoT devices always remain on target by attackers. Why? Because, like most other connected devices – they don’t offer reliable built-in security. Due to poor security practices, these devices remain attackers target all the time. In addition to that, IoT device manufacturers don’t count security as top priority. Issues like no system […]

What is Email Spoofing and How to Stop It?

By TechCommuters / December 5, 2018

As we live in the age of information, it’s safe to say that our lives have become a lot easier with the introduction of internet. Well, you can’t complain when you’re able to pay most of your bills right from your smartphone. But, there’s also another side of the coin here, which is cyber crime. […]

What To Do If You Experience A Cyber Security Breach

By TechCommuters / November 28, 2018

The complexities of the Internet demands state of the art protection against all forms of cyber-attack and for every online business, the threat of data theft is always present. Malicious viruses are released on an almost daily basis, which means you need to have adequate protection at all times. Should the worst happen and your […]

How to Protect Against Phishing?

By TechCommuters / November 21, 2018

Have you ever been hacked? If no, you should feel very lucky, as it has been very dangerous for people to surf internet without encountering some kind of malicious threats. Over the past five years, cyber crime has been rampaging over the internet, claiming thousands of victims. Even though hacking is not a new threat, […]

How to Become a Certified Network Defender?

By TechCommuters / November 14, 2018

Certified Network Defender or CDN as a profession is on the rise with the advancement of computer technology in every business nowadays. CDNs are professionals with profound knowledge in computer networking programs. And, they work to protect delicate data and avoid risks which may be encountered by different networking systems. Anyway, if you are one […]

What is Ransomware? How It Works and How to Remove It?

By TechCommuters / October 31, 2018

Ever since the computer is introduced to us, the way everything around us operates has been completely changed. For most of the part, it has been extremely good, but it also has brought some unwanted and unpleasant scenarios as well. While computers are being used for pretty much every purpose, we now have millions of […]

10 Best Tips to Improve Online Privacy & Security

By TechCommuters / October 24, 2018

Ever since we’ve been introduced to computers, our lives have been completely changed, mostly for good. Today, we operate electronic devices such as computers and smartphones for numerous purposes. Many of us use these devices for work, studies, entertainment, and many more activities. In addition to that, we’re blessed with the internet, through which we […]

The 10 Best Cybersecurity Tips for Businesses

By TechCommuters / October 17, 2018

The last two decades have seen many revolutionary changes to our society. One of the main causes for this is simply the internet. With the introduction of web, many industries have been radically altered, mostly for the good. When talking about changes, we must definitely mention how the way we conduct businesses has been changed. […]

The 10 Best Hacking Tools for Advanced Hackers 2019

By TechCommuters / October 10, 2018

When it comes to the internet, hacking is one of the most popular aspects. Many people may have a misconception that hacking is an entirely bad thing. But, as with anything, there are two sides here. You can simplify it by categorizing this topic into two, which are ethical hacking and unethical hacking. Basically, it […]

How AI and Machine Learning Are Redefining Cybersecurity

By TechCommuters / October 3, 2018

Cybersecurity has been emerging as one of the most important sectors of the digital world. The last few years have seen a lot of cyber attacks all around the world. With multitude of malware, ransomware, and virus attacks, it’s high time that this industry gets a revolutionary disruption. Since its inception this industry has been […]

What is Spy Apps How Do I Know It is Installed on My Phone

By TechCommuters / September 30, 2018

How important is your privacy and security to you? In the current era of sophisticated technology, anyone can steal your information and spy on you. We all use smartphones each and every day. It’s an undeniable fact that these devices help us with a lot of things. But, at the same time, there’s another side […]

The 10 Best iPhone Spy Apps for 2019

By TechCommuters / September 27, 2018

The introduction of iPhone has completely changed the way we use phones. They offer multitude of features that are amazingly helpful. Apple has always been an innovator in the mobile device industry. Other than the phone itself, one of the best things about it is the huge collection of apps you can install and enjoy […]

What is RAMPAGE Attack?

By TechCommuters / September 26, 2018

With each passing day, the number of cyber threats has been increasing exponentially. There are multitude of viruses, malware, ransomware, malicious apps, and many more to worry about. Hackers have been successfully developing new types of threats. They have been exploiting any type of weak links in servers, devices, and what not. These cyber threats […]

How to Choose Upgrades for Your Older PC for Better Security

By TechCommuters / September 19, 2018

Is your PC older than 5 years? Then it’s time to consider upgrades. If you have a laptop, you may want to consider buying a new machine. However, if you have a desktop, you can pick and choose which components to replace with better parts and save yourself some cash. Upgrading your PC can either […]

Best Internet Security Software from Bitdefender to Keep You Secure Online

By TechCommuters / September 17, 2018

Internet Security is a prominent concerning issue for many people, especially for the business owners. Almost every one of us makes use of internet nowadays for many things. But, the internet can be really dangerous if you don’t follow proper security measures. The last couple of years have seen many disastrous cyber attacks both on […]

How Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning is Revolutionizing the Business

By TechCommuters / September 12, 2018

One of the newest benefits of technology is that it is revolutionizing the business. Technology provides many alternatives to improve and develop business. Artificial intelligence and machine learning both are powerful ways right now that can enhance as well as revolutionize your business. When it comes to knowing these two strong words, there is a […]

Bitdefender Total Security 2019 – Review

By TechCommuters / September 10, 2018

Back in the days, digital security software used to be compiled of just anti-virus elements. But, that has been completely changed, as there are so many threats such as malware, ransomware, and several others now. To combat such digital threats, your security software must consist of appropriate components that are effective and efficient in fighting […]

How are Search Engines a Risk to Privacy

By TechCommuters / September 5, 2018

Can you imagine your life without the internet? Well, it’s quite difficult to manage our daily life without the internet, since it has become an important aspect in our daily lives. When it comes to the web, it’s safe to say that search engines play a very important role. Almost all of us use search […]

10 Best Android Security Features You Should Enable Right Now

By TechCommuters / August 29, 2018

Smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. Every day we use them for different types of things such as reading news, texting, calling, paying bills, entertainment, and many others. But, using a smartphone also comes with a vulnerability. If you’re not vigilant enough, cyber attackers can easily steal your data. They can […]

The Biggest Cybersecurity Threats of 2019

By TechCommuters / August 22, 2018

We use electronic devices such as computers, tablet PCs, and computers almost every day for various purposes. Since we generally connect to internet to access information, we’re at a threat of cyber attacks while doing so. Ransomware attacks happened in the last couple of years have wreaked havoc in the cyberspace. Now, everyone is bothered […]

9 Best Methods to Keep Your Twitter Account Secure

By TechCommuters / August 18, 2018

In addition to the bank account and online shopping portals, it is equally essential to ensure complete security of your Social accounts from harmful malware and adware infections. Just like Facebook, Twitter also provides a ready platform to cybercriminal and the damages it can cause to your personal and professional life can be profoundly disturbing. […]

10 Helpful Hidden Facebook Settings You Should Change Now

By TechCommuters / August 15, 2018

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you know what Facebook is. You probably also have an account on it and use it for a number of things. Most of the data from my frontier internet plans gets consumed by the Facebook and Messenger apps. Whether it’s sharing memes, videos or […]

10 Cybersecurity Trends You Should Look for in 2018

By TechCommuters / August 1, 2018

Cybersecurity industry has been a mysterious and confusing aspect for common people since its inception. As the two major sides of the game, white hats and black hats fight each other, common people usually become victims of various cyber attacks, especially when white hats fail to stop black hats. Cybercrime has been a major threat […]