Cyber-Guardian

  🌍 Top 5 Common Cyber Threats Shaking the Digital World By Cyber-Guardian — Defending Digital Space with Integrity In today’s tech-powered world, cyber threats are no longer fiction—they are real, relentless, and evolving faster than ever. Whether you're a student, a business owner, or just chilling online, you're a target if you're connected. Below are five of the most common cyber threats causing serious damage globally: --- 1. Phishing Attacks 🎣 Phishing is the OG of cyber scams. It’s where attackers disguise themselves as trustworthy sources—like your bank or favorite shopping site—to trick you into giving up personal info like passwords or credit card details. 📩 Example: A fake email saying, “Your account has been locked. Click here to reset your password.” How to Protect Yourself From Phishing: *Always double-check sender addresses. *Avoid clicking suspicious links. *Use multi-factor authentication (MFA). --- 2. Ransomware 💣 This threat holds your data hostage—li...

  ✍️ Introduction The digital world is expanding fast — and with it, the threats. But every great defender starts somewhere. If you’ve ever been curious about hacking (for good or Ethical), protecting people online, or fighting cybercrime. This post is your starting point into the world of cyber security. I’m not an expert yet, but I’m walking the path — and sharing what I’ve learned so far with you. --- 🧭 1. Understand What Cyber security Really Means Cyber security isn’t just hacking or coding. It’s about protecting systems, data, and people from digital threats and unauthorized access. Fields include: *Network Security *Ethical Hacking *Cyber Law *Risk Management *Cryptography --- 📚 2. Start Learning for Free (Online Resources) You don’t need a big budget to begin. Just time, discipline, and Wi-Fi. Some free beginner-friendly platforms: *Coursera – free intro courses *TryHackMe – hands-on labs for hacking & defense. On Coursera & edX you can find free cyber security co...