WhatsApp is a free messaging application that allows one-to-one communication or in groups. It differs from SMS in that for SMS the messages are sent via the vendor/service provider but for WhatsApp communication is done over the internet. WhatsApp has end-to-end encryption, which means that your chats are encrypted and in case someone tries to…
In wake of recent fraud activities which lead to fraudsters getting access to one’s sim card details, Safaricom has introduced a new method which on activating you can only replace your Simcard at a Safaricom shop or by dialing 100. This is well detailed on the Safaricom FAQ page. One of the ways someone can…
What is CYBERTALENTS Cybertalents is a platform where cyber security enthusiasts and students practice their skills by doing some hands-on labs on some labs provided by the website. These challenges are inform of CTF (Capture The Flag) challenges that aid the the students to better their skills in cybersecurity. In this article we shall discuss…
USING STRONG PASSWORDS. Passwords you use for your sites must be complex so that the hackers cannot crack them easily. Strong and perfect passwords should have a minimum length of 8 characters. Your passwords should contain a mixture of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, digits, and symbols e.g., Th1s1s@s3cUr3p@Ssw0rd. In this case, I have substituted the…
In this article, we will discuss what is cyber security, how to get started, and how to improve your skills by working on some labs and challenges. What is Cyber Security ? Cyber security in a nutshell is securing systems, programs, or networks from malicious users or from digital attacks. Cyber security is not only…