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Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message. The recipient is then tricked into clicking a malicious link, which can lead to the installation of malware, the freezing of the system as part of a ransomware attack or the revealing of sensitive information. This article will talk about the types of phishing techniques and the prevention. Phishing techniques Here's a brief look at five common phishing threats that often arise in enterprise settings. Each example features "Bob," a mid-level employee in the finance department who is trying to get through his busy day and respond to hundreds of emails. Breach of Trust - Bob gets an email from what he thinks is his bank asking him to confirm a wire transfer. The email takes him to a link that looks like his ...

developers to create "comfortable" experiences

Let's start with a quick primer on the history of VR. VR was created in 1965 by Ivan Sutherland - he created the "Ultimate Display", a device that could overlay wireframe interiors onto a room. The military was simultaneously researching and investing in VR's potential for flight simulation and training. The VR industry continued to develop over the next couple of decades, but appeal was limited to only the most ambitious engineers and early adapters due to the cost of components, and the computers that powered them. Even in the early 90's, the price tag on a decent virtual reality device was over $50,000. The high cost of entry, of course, meant that it was still very much out of the question for the average consumer. Ultimate Display PALMER LUCKEY AND OCULUS RIFT CHANGE THE GAME Fast-forward 40 years and Palmer Luckey (the inventor of the Oculus Rift) created his first VR prototype at age 18 in his parents basement. Luckey eventually developed the product th...