Page-4 of Computer & IT Awareness

Charles Babbage

Charles Babbage (1791–1871) was an English mathematician, inventor, philosopher, and mechanical engineer whose pioneering work laid the conceptual foundations for modern computing. Although few of his ambitious mechanical...

July 20, 2018

Computer data storage

Computer data storage refers to the collection of technologies, components and media used to retain digital information. It is a foundational element of all computing systems. Storage technologies...

July 17, 2018

Domain Name System

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the hierarchical, distributed naming framework that underpins the functioning of the modern Internet. It provides a method for mapping human-readable domain names...

July 11, 2018

Internet

The internet is a global network of interconnected computer systems that communicate using the Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP). It links private, public, academic, commercial, and governmental networks across...

June 21, 2018

Internet Protocol

The Internet Protocol is a fundamental communications protocol operating at the network layer within the Internet protocol suite. It provides the mechanisms for transmitting datagrams across interconnected networks,...

June 21, 2018

GravityRAT

GravityRAT, a malware allegedly designed by Pakistani hackers, has recently been updated further and equipped with anti-malware evasion capabilities. RAT malware: The RAT was first detected by Indian...

May 21, 2018

DNA Based Computing

DNA based computing uses biological molecule instead of silicon chip for computing is DNA based computing. So (A)(T)(G)(C) will be used Instead of 0 and 1used in computer...

April 13, 2018

COMMIT

The Union Government has launched a new training programme known as COMMIT- Comprehensive Online Modified Modules on Induction Training for State Government officials. The objective of this training...

April 12, 2018

Li-Fi versus Wi-Fi

Li-Fi uses LEDs and ‘visible’ light to transmit data wirelessly as an alternative to short-range radio. It does not require any special LED bulbs but only standard LED...

April 7, 2018

Component Testing

Component testing, also known as module testing or unit testing, is a fundamental level of software testing in which individual software components or modules are tested in isolation...

January 14, 2018

Clickjacking

Clickjacking, also known as User Interface (UI) redress attack, is a malicious web security exploit in which an attacker tricks a user into clicking on something different from...

January 13, 2018

Cross-site scripting

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a type of cybersecurity vulnerability found in web applications that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts—usually written in JavaScript—into web pages viewed by other...

January 8, 2018