Cyborg Cyber Forensics and Information Security (CCFIS)

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #BarrelPhishing : Barrel Phishing - Usually involves two emails where the first email is sent to gain the user’s trust that the email is from a reliable source. The follow up email contains a malicious link or attachment, with the goal of tricking the user into clicking the link or downloading the attachment because of trust gained from the initial email.

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #Badware : Badware is a type of malware that can steal user data, often displaying ads or other unwanted content on the victim’s browser. Badware is usually the result of an accidental download which installs a keylogger or other tool for sending user data to third party. The effects of badware on the victim's system vary, depending on the type of badware and how it was installed, however the most common effects are slow performance, pop-ups, and ads.

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #Grayware : Grayware operates in a way similar to malware, but it is not spread to harm the users directly. It does not affect the system functionality as such. Mostly, information on the patterns of use is collected in order to either sell these data or to place advertisements systematically.

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #Keylogging : Keylogging - Cyber criminals can use malicious software to record the keystrokes on a user’s keyboard, without the victim realizing it. This way, cyber criminals can collect information such as passwords, usernames, PIN codes and other confidential data.

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #CryptoMalware : Crypto malware typically uses public-key cryptography to encrypt files on a victim's system with an asymmetric cryptographic key pair; one key is used for encryption, while another is used for decryption. The private key cannot be derived from the public key and vice versa; so, to decrypt files on your system you need access to the private key. 

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #DataTheft - Data theft describes illegal operations in which private information is retrieved from a company or an individual. Usually, the stolen data includes credentials for online accounts and banking sites, credit card details or valuable corporate information.

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #IdentityCloning : Identity cloning - A form of identity theft in which the attacker takes on the identity of a victim and then attempts to live and act as the stolen identity. Identity cloning is often performed in order to hide the birth country or a criminal record of the attacker in order to obtain a job, credit or other secured financial instrument.

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #Clickjacking : Clickjacking is a malicious technique of tricking Web users into revealing confidential information or taking control of their computer while clicking on seemingly innocuous Web pages. A vulnerability across a variety of browsers and platforms, a clickjacking takes the form of embedded code or script that can execute without the user's knowledge, such as clicking on a button that appears to perform another function.

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #Scareware : Scareware - This is a type of malware that employs social engineering to intimidate and confuse the victims through shock, anxiety, fear and time restrictions. The objective is to maliciously persuade the victims into buying unwanted software. The software could be rogue security software, ransomware or other type of malware.

#CyberWhisper #CyberSecurity #Brandjacking : Brandjacking - Also known as brand hijacking, brandjacking is when a cybercriminal assumes the unauthorised use of a company, brand, or person's identity for malicious purposes. It's often used in phishing attacks, where cybercriminals pose as well-known organisations in order to convince victims to hand over sensitive information.