Bharat Bhise HNA

In the continued fight against malware and cyberattacks, Bharat Bhise HNA often gives a rundown of the most common threats to expect. Knowing the enemy is a significant part of cybersecurity warfare. It’s only by knowing what cyber threats approach the system can the computers and the users adequately prepare for it. Here are some of the most common forms of cyber threats today: 1. Social Engineering Threats This form of cyberattack targets the most vulnerable area: the users. This is where the term “phishing” falls under when users become misled to give up sensitive information. It could happen through adware, ( “You’ve won a car! Click here!” ) or even malicious emails ( “We need to confirm your credit card details. Please confirm them here.” ). These methods trick the unwary and give access to accounts and sites. 2. Malware In Bharat Bhise HNA’s experience, malware is the most common and rampant form of cyber threat online. It’s a term used to describe malicious softwar...

One of the most common cybersecurity threats Bharat Bhise HNA warns users about is ransomware. This type of cyberattack has been around for years, but it has become more and more widespread over the years . Its victims range from small businesses to large corporations to government offices, and is credited for millions of dollars in losses every year. Ransomware is a type of malware that takes its unfortunate victims’ files hostage in exchange for money. Once it has invaded a computer or network, it will keep users out until payment is made to the perpetrators. Like viruses and many other types of malware, ransomware often comes from untrustworthy websites. Sometimes, hackers use phishing emails or messages to get unsuspecting users to click on download links that contain ransomware. In many cases, ransomware does not activate immediately after the user runs its execute command. Instead, it “waits” for a specific period before locking users out of their own computer. Shou...