Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed Linux distribution (i.e. operating system) for computers based on x86-64 architecture. Composed of free and open source software, it supports community involvement. Arch Linux offers a set of scripts, while most of the other...

The Morris Worm story

Morris Worm (also known as the ‘great worm’ or ‘internet worm’) is the notorious computer worm which is believed to be one of the first to be distributed on the internet. It was designed by ‘Robert Thappan Morris’ and was released on ‘November 2nd 1988’, activated...

Ransomware

  Ransomware is a malware designed to block access to a computing system (locking data in that system / threaten to publish the victim’s data) via encryption, until a demanded some of money is paid. As per records, ransomware variants were found as early as...

IBM to acquire Red Hat: an overview

IBM’s announcement to acquire RedHat – the open source distribution giant – hit the headlines on last Sunday. This deal was done at a premium of more than 60% and its $34 billion price tag shook the cyber world. Due to revenue-decline for some years, IBM needed plans...

Agent Tesla

Agent Tesla – a highly effective as well as user-friendly password stealing program which has been built using Microsoft .Net Framework and infected computers since 2014 – has gained popularity recently by having more than 6,300 customers who pay a monthly...

National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) – October 2018

Since 2004, NCSAM has been observed in the month of October, in the United States of America (USA). NCSAM stands to encourage vigilance and protection by computer users. All of us know that in today’s IT enabled world, national security goes hand in hand with...