Cybercrime seems to be everywhere these days, with cybercriminals lurking in the shadiest corners of the internet. These cybercriminals are wreaking havoc by stealing data, unleashing ransomware attacks, and even disrupting government operations.
Cybercrimes are getting more severe with every passing day. A report by Accenture shows that the number of security breaches increased by almost 11% between 2017 and 2018.
The use of digital devices is getting more and more common in children around the country. Online games and many other social platforms seem to attract children more than adults. Unfortunately, these online platforms can often place your children in harm’s way. A substantial number of children get victimized by bullies online. Many more suffer from other mental health issues as a result of exposure to harmful content online. Here are a few ways parents can keep their children protected from the many dangers of digital platforms.
Social media is used by 4.48 billion people around the globe. More than half of the world’s population seems to be connected via these digital platforms. People belonging to different age groups use social media in various ways. Some can use this platform to find employment, some to find love interests, while others do so to stay close to their physically distant family members. Despite all of the benefits offered by these platforms, the user must restrict their social media use to a healthy limit. Users must also stay vigilant about sharing their personal information on these platforms. There are many more negative aspects associated with the use of social media that have alarming consequences. Here are a few ways social media can give rise to many problems in a person’s private and social life.
Cybercrimes have been prevalent for almost as long as the internet has existed. Many formal and informal digital mediums have given criminals access to sensitive information that can be used for criminal purposes. Harassment, bullying, and financial frauds are some of the most common types of these cybercrimes. Many factors contribute to this sudden upsurge in cybercriminal activities. Here are a few of them.
Criminal activities are on the rise throughout the country. Criminals seem to be coming up with newer ways to attack their vulnerable targets every day. The motives of these criminals vary from one to another, and the damage done to the victim can be severe at times. Cybercriminals are the most feared criminals of our century, and here are a few ways you can protect yourself from their attacks.
Mobile device forensics has become a major part of digital forensics. The use of mobile devices increasingly continues to gravitate between personal and professional use.
The main objective of mobile forensics is recovering digital evidence or data from a mobile device.
Following the appropriate methodology and guidelines is important for the examination of mobile devices to yield good results. This blog post will discuss the mobile forensics procedure.
The technological advancements of this century have become useful to us in all walks of life. The criminals of the 21st century have also unfortunately modified their criminal channels accordingly.
Data leaks, hacks, and breaches of sensitive information were not common more than a decade ago. However, cybercrime has become the most dangerous and discreet method of committing crimes today. To catch these technologically evolved criminals, digital forensics has also morphed accordingly. Cybersecurity has become an essential concern of most private and government sectors, and computer forensics engineers can prove helpful in this regard.
Serial killers are not like ordinary criminals that leave a trail of clues. What separates them from common murderers is their ability to get away with their crime multiple times. By the time they can even be suspected of the crime, they have already wreaked havoc on their targeted section of society or a particular community.
Audio and video forensics is considered a primary branch of forensic science in the digital world.
There are three basic principles of audio and video forensics – acquisition, analysis, and audio and video evaluation. This blog post will answer some of the frequently asked questions regarding audio and video forensics.
A calm evening, a romantic walk at the beach, and the shining moonlight; everything made it the perfect evening for a romantic third wedding anniversary. However, things turned deadly for husband Justin Barber and wife April when an unidentified assailant tried to rob them and then brutally gunned them down.
However, law enforcement experts quickly gathered compelling evidence and got their hands on the right man – Justin Barber.