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What a backdoor is, how it differs from viruses and trojans, how it gets installed on a system, and the signs that help you spot one in time.

SSRF lets an attacker force the server to make HTTP requests to arbitrary destinations. A vulnerability that caused breaches like Capital One, and is ...

A botnet is a network of compromised devices remotely controlled by a bot-herder. Infected devices, from computers to IoT gadgets, can be used for DDo...

Phishing is a cyber attack technique that relies on deception to steal sensitive data. Through email, SMS or fake websites, it tricks users into takin...

A rootkit is a set of malicious tools that grants hidden, privileged access to a computer system. It operates silently, hiding its own presence and th...

SQL Injection is still among the most exploited vulnerabilities. Here's how it really works, with practical examples and concrete solutions for develo...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) is a serious vulnerability that lets hackers inject malicious scripts into web applications. Covers prevention, types of XS...

Spyware is "silent" and pervasive software that steals personal data and compromises privacy. Learning to recognize it and defend against it is vital ...

There are several types of malware, including spyware, adware, backdoors, ransomware, scareware, rootkits, viruses, trojans and worms, each with a dif...