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Cyber crime is any crime committed using computers, networks or the internet, from UPI fraud and phishing to hacking and ransomware. Learn the types, real examples, and how to report cyber crime in India via helpline 1930 and cybercrime.gov.in in 2026.
Spoofing is when an attacker disguises their identity as a trusted person, number, email or website to trick you into sharing data or money. Learn the types of spoofing attacks and how to prevent them in India in 2026.
A brute force attack is when a hacker tries many password combinations until one works, breaking into accounts and systems. Learn how brute force attacks work, the main types, and how to prevent them with strong passwords and MFA in 2026.
A Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack is when a hacker secretly intercepts communication between you and a website or app to steal data like passwords, OTPs and UPI details. Learn how MITM attacks work and how to prevent them in 2026.
Identity theft is when a criminal steals your personal data (Aadhaar, PAN, OTP, bank details) to commit fraud. Learn how it happens in India, the warning signs, and practical steps to prevent identity theft in 2026.
Endpoint security protects laptops, servers, and phones from cyber threats. Learn how it works and see antivirus vs EDR vs XDR vs MDR clearly compared in this 2026 guide to modern endpoint protection.
A honeypot is a decoy system that lures attackers so defenders can detect and study them. Learn honeypot types, how they work, honeynets, honeytokens, benefits and risks in this 2026 cyber security guide.
The dark web is a hidden, anonymised part of the internet. Learn how it works, the difference from the deep web, the real risks like data breaches and identity theft, and how to monitor and protect your data in 2026.
Antivirus software detects, blocks, and removes malware. Learn how antivirus works in 2026 - signatures, heuristics, behaviour and ML detection - its limits versus EDR, and best practices to stay protected.
A zero-day is a software flaw with no patch yet. Learn what zero-day vulnerabilities and exploits are, how the attack lifecycle works, real examples, and how to defend against zero-day attacks in 2026.
A keylogger secretly records every keystroke to steal passwords, messages and banking details. Learn what a keylogger is, its types, detection signs and removal steps in this 2026 Cyber Defence guide.
A botnet is a network of malware-infected devices controlled by an attacker to launch DDoS attacks, spam and fraud. Learn how botnets work, warning signs and how to stay safe in this 2026 Cyber Defence guide.
A computer virus is self-replicating malicious code that infects files and spreads between systems. Learn what a computer virus is, its types, warning signs and protection tips in this 2026 Cyber Defence guide.
A Trojan horse hides malware inside legitimate-looking files to steal data and open backdoors. Learn what a trojan is, its types, warning signs and how to remove it in this 2026 Cyber Defence guide.
Spyware secretly monitors your device, stealing passwords, keystrokes and location. Learn what spyware is, its types, detection signs and step-by-step removal in this 2026 Cyber Defence guide.
15 practical cyber safety tips for 2026: strong passwords, 2FA, spotting phishing, avoiding OTP and digital-arrest scams in India, safe shopping, and how to report fraud at 1930.
Learn how to create a strong password in 2026: why length beats complexity, the passphrase and generator methods, what to avoid, and how 2FA and India UPI safety fit in.
A password manager creates and stores a unique strong password for every account, ending risky reuse. Learn how they work, whether they're safe, and how to pick one — with an India UPI angle.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second login check beyond your password. Learn 2FA vs MFA, SMS vs authenticator apps vs hardware keys, OTP-scam safety in India, and how to set it up.
A data breach exposes passwords, bank and Aadhaar data to attackers. Learn the top causes, real 2026 examples, how the DPDP Act applies in India, and simple steps to prevent breaches.
