(Image source: Pexels)Data is one of the most important things to us. While robbers that steal valuables like laptops, phones, or money are still a threat, cybercrimes are also more dangerous than ever. That’s because your data is far more valuable than you might think.Companies benefit from users’ data by applying it for their indexing, marketing, and accumulation needs. They actively use this information to sell you more products.Have you ever visited Amazon and instantly got a recommendation for a product you’ve searched for in the past?While this might sound like a conven...

What is X-XSS-ProtectionX-XSS-Protection is an HTTP response header designed to enable or configure built-in cross-site scripting (XSS) filters in certain versions of Internet Explorer, Chrome, and Safari. The purpose of these filters is to detect reflected XSS attacks in the response and prevent the loading of pages, thereby protecting users from such attacks.The X-XSS-Protection response header was initially introduced by Microsoft in Internet Explorer 8 to control the browser's XSS filter. Subsequently, other browser vendors also implemented this functionality to some extent.Overview of XSS...

In 2019, according to Statista, nearly 165 million sensitive records were exposed in the US due to data breaches. Unfortunately, data theft is not going anywhere. Hackers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to steal information, but thankfully there are measures you can take to ensure your data stays safe. Here are some of the most common ways people get their data stolen online and how you can take precautions against the methods cybercriminals use.Human ErrorHacking is one of the most common ways people get their data stolen online. But it is often due to online users making errors ...

“Messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted.” If you are a WhatsApp user, you must have read this statement at the top of chats you open. Now, what does it mean? The statement signifies that all the messages or voice notes shared between users are encrypted, and no one can read or listen in on them.As mostly all of us use messaging apps and emails, information security has become a major concern. Moreover, we don’t know how many digital footprints we leave on the web can be tracked and used against us. We expose most of the details without even realizing it. For instance, by...

The consequences of a data breach are nothing to joke about. From reputation damage to regulatory fines, it is a disaster for any business. So you should always strive to do your best to prevent it. But with so many steps to take, where do you even begin?Businesses of all shapes and sizes should follow this 8-step approach:1. Outline Your AssetsYour assets, whether digital or physical, should always remain in your sight. It should be the very first step you take.Picture anything that might represent a risk and start from there. Include every laptop or smart device, not to mention your websites...

At the heart of every story lies a villain and a hero. In the never-ending story of certificate lifecycle management, there’s no bigger villain than manual effort. Destructive, irrepressible, and risk-laden, this villain causes nothing but mayhem and loss. Automation, the hero, is the complete opposite of manual effort. Proactive, solution-oriented, and breach-proof, this hero deserves recognition, allegiance, and attention, yet they get none of that from a majority of today’s organizations. It’s time for a script change. Here’s why you should automate your certifi...

You have to protect yourself and your credit card online while shopping. There are a number of ways to do this, but some prove more technical than others.Your basic best defense includes sensible use and layers of protection. The best way to do this is to pick and choose which stores at which you charge purchases. You can reduce the chance of losing your card details to a thief by declining to allow the retailer to store your credit card. Use a password manager to save your passwords and make a different password for each store account.Do not shop in public. If someone can see your screen, the...

Previously one can use the https://www.reddit.com/r/rprogramming/top.json API to access one subreddit's top posts. This API doesn't require any access token to fetch the data. However, this API may not work all the time. Reddit may block the API's request if it finds that you are using a script or some app which accesses the API now and then. For an app or script which needs to fetch the data routinely, what should we do?Reddit provides one method which can be used to fetch this kind of top posts data(no need to involve user data) and it requires one to access it with OAuth. In this post,...