Security

Some useful sites for checking the safety of the links

October 17, 2017 by Satyapriya

Looking with suspicion at everything may not be a good idea, but having a suspicious look at certain things is quite reasonable and needed at times as well. What about the various links that we receive from our family and friends daily? There may be a risk-prone to our devices from those spam links if we don’t take certain or required care.

There are several websites available that can help you to uncover the truth of these dangerous links and check out if there are any safety issues

AVG Threatlabs:

This can be the best choice among the various available options for all those people who would like to check the safety of the links that they have, or the links they receive from their dear ones. AVG Threatlabs actually scans the links for malware and other related threats. You just have the enter the URL and it will show you the results.

With AVG’s massive name in the online community, this site from them is an extension to their reputation.

Kaspersky VirusDesk:

The world famous Kaspersky security firm is here with the Kaspersky VirusDesk for the internet users. This tool not only scans the links and URL of the harmful or dangerous websites, but also allows the users to upload suspicious files. Users can simply enter the suspicious URL that they wish to check the security for and then simply click on the scan. This tool even lets the user disagree with the results shown which allow the researchers in the website to find out more.

ScanURL:

This is an independent website that takes your link queries seriously through a secure HTTPS connection. The results after scanning the URL will naturally show whether the site is safe for you to visit or not and if it is not safe it says the site is dangerous and avoid visiting it.

Phish Tank:

This site alerts the users about phishing sites instead of focusing on the malware in the links. Once you give it a URL that you may suspect of a phishing operation, it will check it and then give you instant results about the website. Phish Tank is worth a visit for checking the links that you have to pay a visit for.

Godless dangerous Android malware infecting through Google Play

June 24, 2016 by computerera

Godless dangerous Android malware infecting through Google Play is detected by Trend Micro, famous antivirus firm. It silently gain root access to 90% of the Android smartphones available right now in the market.

Phone users think that installing apps from official app stores like Google Play is sufficient to safeguard their devices from the viruses. But the latest malware went beyond that belief.

There are a large number of Android apps which pretending as the official versions of the popular apps on Google Play Store. They carry the same Android developer certificate of the original app. Thus they survived even with Google security checks.

People think they are downloading official app, but most of the times they end with fake apps which already modified with malicious code.

the Godless Malware works based on “Android rooting tools” framework which achieve root access to the majority of the Android devices without leaving any clue to the end user.

Once the root access gained “Godless” malware listen for the instructions from the Command and Control server operated by the hackers. It will begin to deploy unwanted programs into our Android smartphones.

So now onwards, before installing any app from trusted sources like Google Play, etc. also, it is better idea to read reviews from the other users. After examining everything, you will get confidence on those apps.

Apps for your Privacy and Security in Google Play Store

June 24, 2016 by Satyapriya

There are about some millions of apps in the Google Play store, but how many of them are for your android device’s security and safety and among those how many actually keep up to their promise in real. So here we give some list of apps that are for your security and privacy. Some inbuilt device settings can even help you to protect your device from the vulnerability of the android platform, while we are giving you here some information regarding the best apps for your device safety and security.

Hushed:

This is an amazing app that allows you to create temporary phone numbers which you can use while filling up a form, giving your number to a marketing agent. So your private number is not going to be spammed anymore as you have this app with you where you can create a temporary phone number and delete it later on if you get frustrated with nuisance calls and all. You can download it for free from the Google Play store.

NordVPN:

A VPN is a Virtual Private Network which provides the best safety from the third parties that usually collect data from the user and t even provides safety from your own service provider as well. This NordVPN app allows you to connect to almost 548 servers in 49 countries and protects your personal data.

DuckDuckGo:

Without any doubt we can say that Google is the most popular search engine, but have you ever thought of your privacy in searching. Here comes the DuckDuckGo which doesn’t keep track of any of your search information. This DuckDuckGo app which protects your browsing history and keeps it safe is available for free in the Google Play store.

Telegram:

It is most privacy focused messaging application. The service is not only end to end encrypted, it also has secret chats and self destruct messaging feature for security.

ProtonMail:

The first mail was sent about 45 years ago through this client. When you send mail to someone who also uses the ProtonMail service, the messages are end to end encrypted, but in case you need to send an email to someone who doesn’t have a ProtonMail then you can secure the message with a password.

LastPass:

This is an amazing password manager app that allows you to manage all your passwords safely and securely. And it prompts you the various passwords that you have saved whenever it detects a password field. The passwords are encrypted safely.

Make your android device safe and secure with these amazingly useful apps that are available in the Google Play store for free.

Don’t Believe These Common VPN Myths

June 11, 2016 by computerera

A Virtual Private Technology (VPN) is a technology where the computer from long distance will connect the the remote server appearing as the local system. You might have been using the VPN to circumvent the Geo-restricted websites and content on the internet, or to remain anonymous online. The purposes might be different but the aim is the same, to provide security to the network connection and thereby the data on the computer that is prone to vulnerabilities. The following are the common VPN myths that are debunked to educate you.

Myth 1: VPN is for do illegal activities online

This is one of the top most common VPN myths. The private networks are not actually used for accessing the restricted content on the web. The actual purpose is to encourage the security of the connection.

Myth 2: VPNs slowdown internet connection

It is of course another popular common VPN myth that people think the speed of the internet connection will be reduced due to the twisted server connection in between. Actually, the speed of the VPN depends on the speed pf the internet connection of the computer connecting. That means the VPN cannot over perform more than your internet speed. Another thing is that the location of the server that you are connecting.

Choose good and proper maintained servers to avoid the slowing down of connections. Not all connections to VPNs are slow.

Myth 3: Free VPN are enough for us

Free VPNs may be available for at no cost but are strictly restricted at speeds and other limitations like monthly usages. When you seriously want to use VPNs regularly, better pay for the premium servers and get the best of their performances.

Myth 4: All VPNs are same

Not all VPNs are the same. They don’t locate at one location, provide the same speed and performance. The core purpose of the VPNs are to provide the encrypted connections to the user. Not all VPNs use the same encryption mechanisms. Some may use weak ones and some the strongest of all. Choose the best one wisely.

Myth 5: A VPN protects from threats online

Just because you are wearing the tight wool on the body doesn’t mean that you won’t catch the hypothermia due to the freezing ambience. The same way, just because you are using the secured encrypted connection doesn’t mean that you are safe from the online malware, phishing attacks, scams and threats. The connection is only the secured entity here. Your secured connection helps you not to bypass the communications over network. it doesn’t do the anti-virus software job.

Hope you have realised by now about the common VPN myths. Stay safe online!

Top 5 Ransomware Attacked Countries Includes India

June 5, 2016 by computerera

India was listed on the top 5 countries that are being attacked by the ransomware hacking software that blackmails the users to pay to get the data decrypted. If you have watched this video posted on this site, you would have understood what these black mailing apps would be like.

Ransomware is a malicious piece of software that take control of your data on the device and demands for money to get it decrypted (with the key that they will have with them). It is a great obstacle for the countries that are digitalising like India to get through these attacks. The main problem is the users are not that much educated technically but yet uses the technology effectively.

The smartphones are not exempted from the ransomware attacks. Apps masquerading the security apps have attacked the android phones silently. If you have seen the Q1 of the 2016, the hacking attacks have been increased up to 14% which shows the negligence of the people over the online digital security.

The intensity of the security risks like these have a profound influence of the versions of the software that are being used. Old software is more vulnerable to hacking compared to the latest one. If you are still hanging out with the old software on your computer, upgrade to the latest software today itself.

According to the reports of the Kaspersky security labs, more than 11,000 users were attacked and looted mercilessly. Most of them are exploited by the locky app that locked down the data from their devices and demanded for money. It attacked the Windows operating system back in February in this 2016.

Keep your software updated, never enter the unsafe security zone, never let your computer or smartphone install uncertified apps. Moreover, stay conscious while using technology. Because the consequences might be fatal.