Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security used when logging into websites or apps. With 2FA, users have to log in with their username and password and provide a second form of authentication, such as a code generated by an application on their mobile device or a text message. This additional step makes...Read More
The International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) and the International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Systems (IJEECS) are currently under maintenance and will not be available until tomorrow, Thursday, 28 December 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this maintenance period. If...Read More
Three malicious Chrome extensions, posing as VPNs, were force-installed 1.5 million times, causing significant concern for users’ security. These extensions, netPlus (1 million installs), netSave, and netWin (500,000 installs), were found to be browser hijackers, cashback hack tools, and data stealers. The malicious extensions were spread via an installer hidden in pirated copies of popular...Read More
A browser extension is a small software application designed to enhance the functionality of a web browser. Monitoring the installed browser extensions is crucial for ensuring their secure use within your organization. Browsers typically allow users to install a variety of extensions, including user interface modifications, cookie management, ad blocking, and the custom scripting and...Read More
Greetings, fellow Nawala! May you always be in good health. This is the IAES Nawala from the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. Today we will share news related to vehicle detection using IoT. Vehicle detection using IoT is the integration of IoT technology into embedded systems such as microcontrollers and microprocessors. These systems are...Read More
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship supports the International Education Management (INEMA) program, a joint venture between the Ludwigsburg University of Education in Germany and Helwan University in Egypt. The program aims to develop managerial and leadership skills for cross-cultural challenges in education management. The scholarship is highly competitive, with only 8 places available for an expected...Read More
The University of Twente offers the University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) for excellent students from both EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA countries applying for a graduate program (MSc) at the university. The scholarship is available for students applying to qualifying Master’s programs offered at the University of Twente. The value of the scholarship ranges from €3,000 to...Read More
Greetings, fellow Nawala! May you always be in good health. This is the IAES Nawala of the Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science. Today we will share some news related to natural language processing (NLP). NLP is a subset of artificial intelligence development that deals with the interaction between computers and human language. NLP focuses...Read More
Receiving an unprompted one-time passcode (OTP) sent as an email or text should be a cause for concern as it likely means your credentials have been compromised. One of the initial components of a cyberattack is the theft of legitimate credentials to corporate networks for data theft, which can be stolen in phishing attacks, credential...Read More
In a recent surge of BazarCall attacks, cybercriminals have adopted a novel approach by utilizing Google Forms to generate and dispatch payment receipts to their unsuspecting victims. This innovative tactic is designed to enhance the perceived legitimacy of the phishing attempt, thereby increasing the likelihood of success. First identified in 2021, BazarCall is a phishing...Read More
