Computer virus and other malicious code such as worms, bots, and Trojans belong to a class of software known as malware. However, computer viruses are different from the other malicious code in that they propagate themselves in a computer system by inserting a copy of themselves and becoming as part...
Cyber security or IT security refers to a framework that focuses on protection of computers, programs, data, and networks from unauthorized or unintended access, destruction, or change [3]. The government agencies, corporations, the military, hospitals, financial institutions, and many other groups often tend to collect, store, and process confidential information...
The fast growth and rapid metamorphosis of the computer science and information technology come with a hoard of security and privacy issues. One is never 100 percent secure irrespective of the servers, operating system, and database management system they are using. Security wise, many sources allude that Linux OS beats...
The purpose of conducting forensic analysis or investigations on a computer or information technology system is to unravel an incidence and expose a crime. The information gathered during the investigations has numerous uses, it could be for organizational consumption or use in the court. Regardless of how the information will...
Network systems are used by organizations for communication, completion of administrative functions, and file sharing among other critical organizational functions. Factors that comprise network systems have great impact on business continuity and workflow. Malicious people wanting to cripple the normal functioning of an organization will always target the network systems...
Worms are self-replicating malware that attack a computer network system. When worms infest a computer network system, they exploit system vulnerabilities and flaws to spread to other points. Worms can bring about enormous damages when they infest a network system. They have the ability to install botnets, launch DOOS attacks,...
The Term Wi-Fi denotes wireless networking technology. Instead of using cables for connections, a Wi-Fi setting employs radio waves. Wireless data acquisition during a forensic investigation involves gathering waves emanating from measurement sources, digitizing them for storage, retrieval when needed, analysis, and presentation. Data acquisition devices come in different hardware...
Given its popularity, Microsoft Windows remains among the most targeted operating systems. Therefore, various versions of the Windows operating system are adjustable for carrying cyber forensic investigations and acquiring electronic evidence. Considering the mainstream of the system, most computer forensics is Windows-centric. The Windows Registry is a central hierarchical repository...
In his book Who Owns the Future? Jaron Lanier proposes an interesting concept about the inequality of wealth behind the use of “free” information. His concept is very interesting because it identifies the misconception that large networking sites and organizations provide the users with as much value as they receive...
