Protecting Against Zip Bomb Attacks
There are various techniques to tackle Zip Bombs. Some of them are as follows:
- Use the an versions of Antiviruses: Some old Antiviruses cannot detect the zip bombs. So it is highly recommended to use the latest version of Antiviruses.
- Do not download unknown attachments: Before downloading attachments from an unknown website, make sure to check the websites.
- Do not click on Spam Mail, a is,: Spam Mail is unnecessary junk mail sent to a large number of users by the hacker. Some mails are comprised of attachments and it might be a zip bomb. So do not click on spam.
- Use Email Filtering: Use Email filtering to filter out unnecessary emails or spam. For instance, Gmail warns individuals if the mail comes from an unauthorized sender.
What is a Zip Bomb and How Does it Work?
Zip Bomb is another type of malicious attack cyber threat whose aim is to disrupt the working of the systems and steal or damage data. There are various weapons available that can be used to launch such malicious acts. Some of them include computer viruses, Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, Zip Bombs, and other attack vectors.