What is a Botnet ❓ Definition, Types, Example Attack

Professionals, who make system security arrangements, are well-aware of the term ‘botnet’. Often used for the chain of hijacked computers/systems, the term ‘botnet’ should be well understood if a restorative and robust system is instructed as their wrong usage can lead to tremendous chaos. Botnet...

iOS 7 Bug Could Allow Background Monitoring

It’s only been a few days since Apple fixed the nasty certificate-validation “goto fail” vulnerability in iOS and OSX and now word comes that another bug, one that could allow an attacker to monitor keystrokes on iOS 7 devices without the user being any the wiser, also exists. The problem...

Voodoo Carrier IQ detector application released for Android

Voodoo Carrier IQ detector application released for Android An Android developer recently discovered a clandestine application called Carrier IQ built into most smartphones that doesn't just track your location; it secretly records your keystrokes, and there's nothing you can do about it. A new...