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  • Cyber Attacks: Dumpster Diving

    Dumpster Diving, a low-tech yet effective cyberattack method, involves retrieving sensitive information discarded carelessly in trash bins or dumpsters. Attackers exploit improperly disposed of materials, such as documents, hardware, or storage devices, to gain unauthorized access to confidential data or systems. This seemingly innocuous practice can lead to severe breaches, highlighting the importance of secure…

  • Cyber Attacks : Zero Days

    A Zero-Day Attack is one of the most sophisticated and dangerous forms of cyber exploitation. It occurs when hackers exploit a previously unknown vulnerability in software, hardware, or firmware before the vendor or developers can release a patch. The term “zero-day” refers to the lack of lead time available for developers to address the flaw,…

  • Cyber attacks : Buffer Overflow

    Buffer overflow is one of the most infamous and longstanding vulnerabilities in computer security. It occurs when a program writes more data to a buffer—a contiguous block of memory—than it can hold. This overflow can corrupt adjacent memory, alter program execution, or allow attackers to inject malicious code. Buffer overflows are particularly dangerous because they…

  • Cyber Attacks: DNS poisoning

    DNS (Domain Name System) poisoning, also known as DNS spoofing, is a type of cyberattack that compromises the DNS resolution process, redirecting users to malicious websites without their knowledge. As a foundational element of internet navigation, DNS translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses. DNS poisoning corrupts this process, enabling attackers to intercept or manipulate…

  • Cyber Attacks : Whaling

    Whaling is a highly targeted phishing attack that focuses on high-ranking executives, such as CEOs, CFOs, or other influential individuals within an organization. Unlike generic phishing attempts, whaling leverages personalized and sophisticated tactics to exploit the authority and access these individuals possess. The ultimate goal is to steal sensitive data, financial resources, or compromise the…