The best Internet search engines used by hackers
Today, many users wonder what tools hackers use to look for different vulnerabilities on devices that are connected to the Internet. Normally, everyone uses specific tools, but there are search engines that are specifically designed for security researchers. Although many users think that a hacker is a hacker, the reality is…
Category : Security 07-01-2021 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is DNS Blockchain and how to use it
To be able to navigate the Internet, to enter a website and have it show us all the content we want and search for, certain functions and characteristics are necessary. One of these key points is the DNS. It is what translates domain names into IP addresses, which prevents us…
Category : Security 28-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
Dark Web: the creepy side of the Internet is not as dark as believed
People who surf the Dark Web are not necessarily looking for something illegal. Most people want to protect their privacy. And according to a recent study, 93 percent only use websites that are freely accessible. It is almost impossible not to leave traces on the Internet and therefore reveal a lot…
Category : Security 22-12-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Security of Internet providers: can we trust it?
This year has been a time of many changes. Now, more people are connected to the Internet through their home routers for teleworking, shopping, or leisure. This is where the security of Internet operators becomes more important. The question is whether the ISP's security is good enough to be the only…
Category : Security 07-12-2020 by Janeth Kent
Brief History of Biometric Authentication
These days, biometric authentication seems to be part of every little gadget or device we use. You’ve no doubt used it when logging onto your laptop, your tablet, or your cell phone, alongside more ‘old school’ methods like a password or PIN. Governments often use biometric authentication for security access and…
Category : Security 30-11-2020 by Janeth Kent
A beginner’s guide to software vulnerabilities
What are software vulnerabilities The number of devices connected to the Internet is growing every day. And among those devices we find not only computers and smartphones, but also an ever-rising number of cameras, smoke detectors, motion sensors, smart door locks, and let’s not forget that even plant pots. Many households…
Category : Security 17-11-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
The BleedingTooth vulnerability and other Bluetooth security risks
Have you ever heard of BleedingTooth? And we do not mean the really disturbing looking mushroom which goes by this name and is totally real (we double checked) but one of the lately discovered vulnerabilities in Linux systems. It had hit the tech news recently, when Andy Nguyen, a Google security…
Category : Security 10-11-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
The best websites of the Tor Deep Web and Dark Web Network
We already talked about Deep Web more than a year ago, explaining that to open Deep Web (or rather Dark Web) sites you need total and undetectable user anonymity and access to the "onion" network. The Dark Web is much smaller than the Deep Web and is composed mainly of sites…
Category : Security 26-10-2020 by Janeth Kent
Google Dorks: How to find interesting data and search like hacker
Go the words Google and Hacking together? Well if you thought that we will learn how to use hack Google, you might be wrong. But we can Use Google search engine to find interesting data accidentally exposed to the Internet. Such a simple search bar has the potential to help you also…
Category : Security 22-10-2020 by Tibor Kopca
Network and port scanning with Zenmap
This article goes out to all the computer nerds who are, when it comes to networking, more on the noob-side of the crowd. It does not have to be complicated and everyone with patience and eagerness to learn something new can relatively quickly gain the knowledge necessary to feel more…
Category : Security 08-10-2020 by Iveta Karailievova
Double VPN: what it is and how it works
Privacy on the web is a very important factor for users and there are more and more tools to help us maintain it. Without a doubt VPN services have had a very important increase in recent times and represent an option to preserve our data when we browse. However, in…
Category : Security 28-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to securely access the Dark Web in 15 steps. Second part
Let's continue with the 2nd part of our article in which we try to give you some advice on how to safely and securely explore the dark web. Let's restart from number 6. 6. Changes the security level in the Tor browser It is also possible to increase the security level of the…
Category : Security 19-09-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to securely access the Dark Web in 15 steps. First part
The dark web can be a pretty dangerous place if you don't take the right precautions. You can stay relatively safe with a good antivirus and a decent VPN. However, if you want to be completely anonymous and protect your device, you'll need a little more than that. Here there are…
Category : Security 19-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Unlock Hidden SmartPhone Features with these Secret Codes
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD), sometimes known as "quick codes" or "feature codes", is an extra-UI protocol, which allows people to access hidden features. This protocol was originally created for GSM phones, but can be found on CDMA devices as well (if that's a bunch of acronym gibberish to you,…
Category : Security 17-09-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to Browse the Internet Anonymously: 6 tips
Most of the actions you take online are not as private as you might imagine. Nowadays, countless people and groups try to follow our online behaviour as closely as possible. Our ISPs, our network administrators, our browsers, search engines, the applications we have installed, social networks, governments, hackers and even the…
Category : Security 16-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Mobile cryptophones on the market (legals)
As we have said, it is a market often at the borders of legality, also because these devices are particularly used by criminals. Some models, however, are also available through standard commercial channels, while others are sold through direct distributors and cash payment. We list some of them here, with the…
Category : Security 15-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is a Cryptophone and how it works
The so-called cryptophones, are anti-interception smartphones as they use encryption methods to protect all communication systems. Here are all the details and the truth about these "unassailable" phones. The recent Encrochat affair, recently investigated for illegal activities, has brought to light the so-called cryptophones. They are smartphones - legal in themselves -…
Category : Security 11-09-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
What cybersecurity professionals have learned from the lockdown experience
The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the rules of the game for most companies and individuals in a very short time; it has also changed the international computing universe. Sudden changes in people's habits as well as in business operations have altered some of the elements that characterize cyber-risk. And…
Category : Security 26-08-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Browse safely and privately from your mobile phone using a VPN
Every day our smartphones suffer attacks, viruses, malware and information theft. In this article you will be able to deduce if you need a VPN in your mobile phone to safely surf the Internet, to avoid possible attacks on public Wi-Fi networks and also to filter out advertising and malware…
Category : Security 25-08-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to configure Tor to browse the deep web safely
Today we explain how to set up Tor to browse safely, and we'll share some links to safe sites on the deep web to get you started. Many already know that not everything on the Internet appears in Google, Yahoo, Bing or other search engines, and that accessing much of this…
Category : Security 12-08-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
How to create the perfect hacker-proof password
We have not learned and we still use passwords that are extremely easy to hack and vulnerable to cyber attacks. If you don't want your credentials to end up in the hands of criminals or traded on the dark digital shelves of the Deep Web, we bring you a simple…
Category : Security 11-08-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Popular DNS Attacks and how to prevent them
DNS services are essential for web browsing. However, it is one of the most vulnerable to attacks. This guide will detail the most dangerous DNS attacks and some actions that will protect the network infrastructure. One of the reasons why DNS services have some susceptibility to attack is the UDP transport…
Category : Security 20-07-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Smishing: risks, examples and how to avoid it
Do you know what smishing is, what risks it involves and how you can avoid it? The cyber-criminals are betting on the technique known as Smishing when it comes to defrauding users through text messages (SMS). The objective of Smishing is the same as that of other types of scams…
Category : Security 16-07-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Bank phishing by email: best way to prevent it
No one is safe from Pishing attacks, especially bank Phising. Large and small companies in all industries are being attacked repeatedly. Phishing is so popular with cybercriminals because it provides them with access to the most vulnerable part of any network: the end users. Bank Phishing is increasingly being used…
Category : Security 16-07-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Top 15 Free Hacking Tools for Ethical Hackers
Intrusion tests, known as "Penetration Analysis" or "Ethical Hacking", are now a common practice to know the level of security a website has. These tests assess the type and extent of system and network vulnerabilities in terms of confidentiality and integrity. They check the security of the network and empirically verify…
Category : Security 19-06-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Dark Web: how to access, risks and contents
You've probably heard of the Dark Web before, but do you really know what the Dark Web is, or what it consists of? Do you know its risks? Which users use the Dark Web? What content is published? Would you know how to access the Dark Web safely? If you are reading…
Category : Security 13-06-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
What is Cyber Intelligence and how is it used?
What is Cyber-intelligence and what is it used for? This is a question that is usually asked by security, cyber-security and intelligence professionals. Cyber-intelligence is a hybrid concept between these three worlds and professional fields, and therefore it is an opportunity and a necessity to know what it is and what…
Category : Security 11-06-2020 by Silvia Mazzetta
Onion Search Engine: How to browse the Deep Web without Tor
The general recommendation does not change: Anyone interested in entering the Deep Web will get a more complete and secure experience by downloading a copy of the Tor Browser, and modifying various browsing habits. However, the desire to "take a look" is always present, and for those cases there is…
Category : Security 25-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
How to get into the Deep Web: a guide to access TOR, ZeroNet, Freenet and I2P
We would like to present you with a guide that will allow you to enter the main darknets that make up the Dark Web, colloquially known as the Deep Web, although this last term has another meaning. The hidden Internet or Dark Web is a portion of the network in…
Category : Security 07-05-2020 by Janeth Kent
Web shells as a security thread for web applications
Over the past two decades, web applications as an alternative to traditional desktop application have been on to rise. As their name suggests, they are installed on web servers and accessed via a web browser. This gives web apps a rather long list of advantages: multi-platform cross-compatibility, no installation required for…
Category : Security 04-05-2020 by Iveta Karailievova