Side-Channel Attacks: When Secrets Leak Through Side Effects
When we think about hacking, we often imagine breaking into systems by cracking passwords or exploiting software bugs. But not all attacks work this way. Some don’t target the math behind cryptography at all — they exploit howsystems behave physically. These are called side-channel attacks, and they are both fascinating
Generative AI & Deepfakes: The Next Cybersecurity Frontier
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, but with innovation comes risk. One of the most alarming developments is the rise of deepfakes—AI-generated audio, video, or images that convincingly mimic real people. These synthetic creations are not just entertainment gimmicks; they have emerged as powerful tools for cybercriminals, posing significant
Same Spelling, Different Meaning: The HomographIllusion
Introduction : The Homograph Illusion: When Words DeceiveHomograph attack, also known as a homoglyph attack, is a deceptive form of cyberattack wherethreat actors exploit visual similarities between characters from different alphabets. The goal isto create fake URL or domain names that closely resemble legitimate ones, tricking users intobelieving they are