Security Awareness Training by Abhay Verma

On January 04, 2021 WhatsApp has released new updated privacy policy which has been a talk among the mass, as their chats now are not private anymore . Also Read: Is Your WhatsApp Really Secure? While opening WhatsApp, you might have noticed that it shows a pop-up which states the WhatsApp new policies and ask you to agree. If you agree to the policies before Feb 08, 2021 you will be able to use WhatsApp, else it states that you can also delete your account. It’s a clear set of options WhatsApp provided, either to accept policies or to stop using the service. Basically, the users are left with no choice. The new policies as stated focus majorly on three points: “WhatsApp’s service and how we process your data” “How businesses can use Facebook hosted services to store and manage their WhatsApp chat” “How we partner with Facebook to offer integration across Facebook Company Products” Overall of these policies, WhatsApp will officially collect data to provide better experience...

C ontinuing with the previous blog, where I snitched you some practices to secure your browser by configuring the auto-save and auto-fill built-in features of the web browser. In my new blog, I will share some more practice for site settings that you need to monitor to prevent websites accessing your resources and collecting your information.  Read Previous Blog Here... Site settings controls what information and content websites can show you and what resources, information and content it can use as you browse the web. On any web browser, you can easily find Site Settings under Privacy and Security tab. The site settings include permissions like Location, Camera, Microphone, Handlers, Motion Sensors, etc. and content like cookies, JavaScript, Pop-ups, Sound, etc. These settings play a vital role in the maintaining your privacy and security of your data.   Where to look for the settings? It doesn't matter which web browser you are using, you need to always configure i...

“ Not securing your web browser can lead to a range of computer troubles caused by anything from spyware being installed without your knowledge to intruders taking control of your computer system. ” Web Browser is a software that act as an intermediary application between the user and the internet. Some of the commonly known browsers are Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera, etc. Browser   possess many vulnerabilities, from saved passwords to enabled location and third-party cookies. Each vulnerability is causing a privacy threat to you and your data. To connect to the internet, you need a browser. Browser is the first element with which we interact for various online tasks. We do play games, surf internet, watch videos, listen songs, connect with our friends and colleagues and take online classes as well, but have you ever thought about the related vulnerabilities with the browser. When the initial layer is not secure, then how can you secure the...