Cybersquatting or domain squatting, is a derogatory term for the registration of terms as Internet domain names, which the registrant is not entitled to. The registration of personal names is also called namejacking, that of brand names as brandjacking. When registering names and parts thereof associated with persons of public interest such as musicians, politicians or athletes, there may be room … [Read more...]
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Description and explanation of different terminologies used in web and Internet.
What is Phishing and How to Avoid Phishing Scams
Phishing refers to methods used to impersonate a trustworthy communication partner in electronic communication via fake websites, e-mails or short messages. The aim of this kind of fraud is to obtain personal information of an user to carry out a malicious action. As a result, identity theft is committed or malware is installed. It is a form of social engineering in which the credulity of the … [Read more...]
How Social Engineering Works
Social engineering is using interpersonal influences intending to induce certain behaviours in people, for example, to induce them to disclose confidential information, to buy a product or to release funds. The basic pattern of social engineering can be seen in fake phone calls: The so-called "social engineer" calls employees of a company and pretends to be a technician who needs confidential … [Read more...]
FTP vs SMB (Samba) : What are the Differences
When we launched this site, Android was at version 2 and Samsung launched their first S series smartphone. At that time, FTP was more important than SMB (Samba). So if you look at our old articles and guides, you'll find that we have at least 30 articles on FTP, starting from articles like Differences between FTP and SSH and Access FTP server from a browser without using other software in Windows … [Read more...]
Top Tips to Improve Your Ecommerce Store
When it comes to running an online business, having a well-designed eCommerce store is essential. An excellent eCommerce store should be easy to navigate and understand, have a streamlined check-out process, and offer customers the ability to find what they’re looking for quickly. Having the right set of tools and strategies in place can help you create an eCommerce store that drives sales. Here … [Read more...]
Twitter Blue Subscription: Should You Opt for the Paid Option?
Getting a verified blue tick was something that was previously offered to companies, organizations, and people who are notable. Many people working on the internet know that some agencies and people simplified the process of becoming notable. There are some "verified spammers" with paid news appearances, Wikipedia biography etc. It harmed various sectors. Some shady marketers could convince the … [Read more...]
How IoT Blockchain Technology is a Game Changer for Companies
The concepts of IoT (internet of things) and blockchain are not that new, but they’re stirring people’s curiosity since their complexity can make it more difficult for the public to adopt them fully. Still, IoT is everywhere around us, and it has changed our lives forever, so how would it be for this innovative communication network to unite with blockchain technologies? Both of them have … [Read more...]
Unusual Ways Your Passwords Can Be Compromised to Be Aware Of
Our passwords are more important than ever before, as research shows that the average person with an active digital life has more than 100 different passwords. While most of us are now aware of basic security ideas such as choosing strong passwords and not writing them down, there are some more unusual ways that they can be compromised that you need to be aware of. Table of Contents 1 … [Read more...]
The Reasons Why Ham Radio is Dying
Dying means not growing at a higher rate. Dying does not always mean declining. We can still use ham radios during emergencies when smartphones may not be usable. Amateur radio is a popular hobby that combines many different aspects but this hobby is suffering a worldwide decline. Many amateur radio enthusiasts wonder why the hobby of amateur radio is dying. This article will provide some … [Read more...]
How is Google’s Competitor Neeva Search Engine?
Today, any search engine is just an interface to judge a list of websites. The difference between search engines is just about what is installed. Google knows well that they are fighting with Facebook, Pinterest, GitHub, LinkedIn, Twitter and zillions of social networks. Google search has a big market share because they own YouTube, Android, Chrome and zillions of brands. Google is always under … [Read more...]
How Can We Trade Stocks?
Investing in stocks is a type of trading which focuses more on making profits in the short term rather than in the long run. If you do not have the necessary expertise, jumping in can be dangerous. This article provides a basic idea about trading in North America. Although the basics of trading is same across the world, rules and regulations may vary from country to country. Table of … [Read more...]