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  Spear phishing is the next step in the scheme of general phishing attacks. Here is a full video to watch if you don't have time to read the full article:   The perpetrator customizes their approach for a specific individual or company.   Unlike regular phishing, which sends a broad net in the hopes of luring in any unsuspecting victim, spear phishing involves a more personalized and tailored strategy.   A successful spear phishing attack works in a certain manner.   The malicious attacker conducts comprehensive research on the target to gather information.   This is not a shot in the dark.   The attacker knows the target.   Then starts spoofing the sender's identity to make the communication appear legitimate.   Then, a deceptive message is crafted in a highly relevant manner to the target.   The final step is delivery, which usually happens via email channels.   The content of the message is designed to get the target to take a s...

DLL stands for dynamic link library. Here is a video to watch if you don't have time to read the whole article:   Every operating system has DLL files.   This is a library used to share files and resources on the operating system to run programs and applications.   DLL is the foundation for running an operating system for efficiency and productivity.   DLL files contain the code that programs and applications can use and share to run on the operating system without the need to install a new file every time you run a new program or an application.   Many programs and applications can even use a single DLL file at the same time.   Remember efficiency and productivity.   This is how DLL files work on the operating system when you run an application or a program.   When you open an application, your operating system searches for the required DLLs in a certain order.   This search order includes the application and system directories.   When ...

  Fileless Malware Attacks In Cyber Security Hello friends. Today we talk about fileless malware attacks. If you don't have time to watch the whole video, check this video on my YT channel:  These types of malicious attacks happen without the need for traditional executable files to be stored on a system's hard drive. Unlike other malware that relies on files to execute malicious actions, fileless malware operates by residing in the system's volatile memory, aka RAM. These attacks are based on stealth and evasion. It can evade traditional security measures, making detection and mitigation more challenging for antivirus programs. These types of attacks leverage scripts and system tools to carry out malicious activities directly in the computer's memory. This allows attackers to blend in with normal system activities. Detecting and mitigating fileless malware requires advanced cybersecurity measures. Let’s use analogies to explain these types of attacks. Imagine your comp...

  how does brute force attack work Hello friends Today is about brute-force attacks. If you don't have time to read the articl, here is a video on my YT channel that you can watch on this topic. Brute-force attacks rely on weak credentials. When this happens, the goal behind a brute force attack is to gain unauthorized access. These types of attacks can be either simple or hybrid. They work perfectly on websites that don’t use a web application firewall. On the other hand, if your website has a web application firewall configured, the bad actor, aka the malicious hacker, will receive a 403: forbidden error. In simple terms, Imagine you have a secret number to get into your treehouse, and you're worried someone might try to guess it. A brute-force attack is like someone trying every possible number until they get it right. So, instead of trying to figure out the number in a smart and lucky way, they just try every single combination. They might start with 001, then 002, and keep...