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Decryption

Decryption is the process of converting data that was unreadable, due to encryption, back to its original format that is both readable and understood by either a human or a computer. To decrypt data, a key or password is usually required. This process is essential in the realm of digital security, ensuring that sensitive [...]

2024-11-06T21:53:34+00:00March 7th, 2023|

Deepfake

Deepfake refers to media—usually images, videos, or audio—created or altered using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning techniques to make them appear real but to present false or manipulated content. While deepfake technology is often associated with entertainment or personal use, it has significant implications in the realm of cybersecurity. Deepfakes can be [...]

2024-11-08T13:34:55+00:00July 5th, 2023|

Denial of Service (DoS)

A Denial of Service (DoS) attack is aimed at making a network service, website, or online resource unavailable to its intended users by overwhelming it with traffic or other disruptions. The primary goal of a DoS attack is to deny legitimate users access to a system, server, or network by exhausting its resources, causing [...]

2024-11-08T13:47:59+00:00March 7th, 2023|