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Internet of Things (IoT) and the Challenges Ahead

What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? The Internet of Things (IoT) is the technology that allows controlling and interconnecting of multiple physical devices through a network by employing powers of internet.  The term was first coined  by Kevin Ashton of Procter & Gamble in 1999. Things in IOT refer to a wide variety of

Cyberattack: Techniques, Consequences and Prevention

Awareness on various forms of cyberattacks, techniques adopted and prevention is essential for survival in the present era, in which data has become the most valuable asset. Any illegal attempt or access of data, unauthorized modification or copying of data  or disruption of services or damages to information systems comes under cyberattack.  Refer Cyberattack: Definition,

Cyberattack: Definition, Motives and Categorisation

Cyberattack is a byproduct of information technology boom.  We are leaving in an era in which most valuable assets are data and information.  Cyberattack in broad view is any illegal attempt to possess or control data in the custody of another person with varied intentions, the main among them being monitory gain and tarnishing image