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DoS vs. DDoS Attacks: What’s the Difference?

Aynun Nipa
July 18, 2024
11 minutes Read
Security & Privacy

DoS and DDoS attacks are notorious cyberattacks that disrupt a network or a system. A DoS attack involves a single device overwhelming a target with excessive traffic. Alternatively, a DDoS attack uses multiple devices controlled by a botnet to flood the target with traffic, making it more difficult to defend....

AES-256 vs AES-128: Head to Head

Aynun Nipa
May 29, 2024
8 minutes Read
Security & Privacy

We all have at least once heard about AES encryption, but do you know who is behind this brilliant cryptography? Its original name is Rijndael encryption, developed by two Belgian cryptographers, Vincent Rijmen and Joan Daemen. It is now widely used as an AES encryption algorithm on many platforms by...

How VPN Works? Behind the Scenes of Security!

Aynun Nipa
March 5, 2024
11 minutes Read
Security & Privacy

When you connect to a VPN, it encrypts your network and changes your original IP address to a virtual IP address. This allows you to browse the internet securely without the feat of cyber attacks, hacks, or surveillance. In this guide, we’ll take you behind the scenes of how a...

Password VS Passphrase: Which One to Use?

Aynun Nipa
February 7, 2024
8 minutes Read
Security & Privacy

Passphrases are more secure than Passwords. The main difference between them is that passphrases combine random words to make phrases, whereas passwords are mixed numbers, letters, and symbols. This blog will delve into a deeper discussion on Password vs Passphrase. Password vs Passphrase: Comparison Here’s a quick comparison between the...