The use of torture has been prohibited under the customary international law as ‘jus cogens’, that has the highest standing in customary law and which supersedes all the treaties and customary laws that uses torture.

Torture and abusive interrogation tactics are illegal under both U.S. law and international law. Torture is prohibited under federal law, as are lesser forms of detainee abuse such as cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

The prohibitions in the Torture Convention are absolute. “No exceptional circumstances whatsoever,” says Article 2, “whether a state of war or a threat of war, internal political instability or any other public emergency, may be invoked as a justification of torture.”

Some human rights organizations, professional and academic experts, and military and intelligence leaders have absolutely rejected the idea that torture is ever legal or acceptable, even in a so-called ticking bomb situation.

If you describe something as a time bomb, you mean that it is likely to have a serious effect on a person or situation at a later date, especially if you think it will cause a lot of damage.

A person whose behaviour is erratic and totally unpredictable is a walking time-bomb.

1 : a bomb so made as to explode at a predetermined time. 2 : something with a potentially dangerous or detrimental delayed reaction.

Like other viruses, logic bombs are designed to cause harm to your computer. Other viruses, called time bombs, may only detonate on a specific date or time. An example of this is the Jerusalem virus which, every Friday the 13th, deletes all the files on an infected computer.

A rootkit is a clandestine computer program designed to provide continued privileged access to a computer while actively hiding its presence. Today rootkits are generally associated with malware – such as Trojans, worms, viruses – that conceal their existence and actions from users and other system processes.

A Logic Bomb is a piece of often-malicious code that is intentionally inserted into software. It is activated upon the host network only when certain conditions are met. Logic bombs can also take effect on the target system upon a certain date — e.g. 2000, Y2K — and these are termed time bombs.

A rootkit is malicious software that is extremely difficult to spot and, therefore, very difficult to remove. One of the most famous and dangerous rootkits in history was Stuxnet. It targeted Iranian nuclear facilities, and was created by the USA and Israel and who then lost control of it.

Removing a rootkit is a complex process and typically requires the use of specialized tools, such as the TDSSKiller utility from Kaspersky Lab that can detect and remove the TDSS rootkit. In some cases, it may be necessary for the victim to reinstall the operating system if the computer is too damaged.

Types of rootkit viruses

• Kernel rootkit. This type of rootkit is designed to function at the level of the operating system itself.
• Hardware or firmware rootkit.
• Hypervizor or virtualized rootkit.
• Bootloader rootkit or bootkit.
• Memory rootkit.
• User-mode or application rootkit.
• ZeroAccess rootkit.
• Necurs.

The main purpose of rootkits is to mask malware payloads effectively and preserve their privileged existence on the system. For that reason, a rootkit will conceal files, malware processes, injected modules, registry keys, user accounts or even system registries running on system boot.

A surefire way to find a rootkit is with a memory dump analysis. You can always see the instructions a rootkit is executing in memory, and that is one place it can’t hide. Behavioral analysis is one of the other more reliable methods of detecting rootkits.

A rootkit will contain malicious tools, including banking credential stealers, password stealers, keyloggers, antivirus disablers and bots for distributed denial-of-service attacks.

Cybercriminals use rootkits to hide and protect malware on a computer. The rootkit itself isn’t necessarily harmful; what’s dangerous is the various forms of malware inside them. Malware in a rootkit can steal data and take over a system for malicious purposes, all while remaining undetected.

A kernel-level rootkit is considered most dangerous because it infects the core of a system.

Rare Firmware Rootkit Discovered Targeting Diplomats, NGOs. It’s a silent and deadly threat long dreaded by security experts: malware entrenched in the firmware of modern computer chips that can’t be expelled by reinstalling the operating system or even wiping or replacing the hard drive.

A rootkit is a collection of computer software, typically malicious, that is designed to grant an unauthorized user access to a computer or certain programs. Once a rootkit is installed, it is easy to mask its presence, so an attacker can maintain privileged access while remaining undetected.

How to remove rootkit malware. To clean up rootkits, you have several options. You can run the Windows Defender offline scan from inside Windows 10. Go to the Windows Defender Security Center, into Advanced scans and check the radius box to enable the Windows Defender offline scan.

Rootkits are a type of malware that are designed so that they can remain hidden on your computer. But while you might not notice them, they are active. Rootkits give cybercriminals the ability to remotely control your computer.

A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices infected by malware that allow hackers to control them. Cyber criminals use botnets to instigate botnet attacks, which include malicious activities such as credentials leaks, unauthorized access, data theft and DDoS attacks.

1. Keep your software up to date. New viruses and malware are created every single day, so it’s very important to ensure your whole system is also up-to-date to prevent botnet attacks. You wouldn’t want to get infected by malware or any other types of cybersecurity threats just because you neglected to update software.

As botnets are just themselves networks of computers, there isn’t anything illegal about creating a botnet of computers you own or have permission to control.

To remove a PC from a botnet network, you need to remove the malicious software that’s controlling it. The best way to do this is to run an antivirus scan of your computer, which should locate the botnet malware, then remove it for you – an easy solution to a dire problem.

Article 3 of the Human Rights Convention (ECHR) declares: No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The Human Rights Court has stated that torture is ‘deliberate inhuman treatment causing very serious and cruel suffering’. It attaches to such treatment a ‘special stigma’.

Torture is common in China’s criminal justice system. Recent HRW research suggests that abuses are particularly likely in Tibet and Xinjiang. In Tibet, authorities have subjected religious figures and activists to mistreatment in detention.

You can file a complaint in the nearest police station; the police will record everything you will tell them. The police will be aware of the torture you are facing; they will have all the evidence and records essential for future proceedings.

You should file a police complaint against your husband and in laws. You can file them under haraasment , dowry and mental torture. Hence you can serve a legal notice to him for divorce. Else you can even opt for pre divorce marriage counselling.

Noun. 1. torturer – someone who inflicts severe physical pain (usually for punishment or coercion) flogger, scourger – a torturer who flogs or scourges (especially an official whose duty is to whip offenders) oppressor – a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures.

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : one that gives light with or as if with a torch. 2 : a fish jacker.

: extreme physical or mental pain. : something that causes extreme physical or mental pain. torment. verb.

A sadist is someone who enjoys inflicting pain on others, sometimes in a sexual sense. Sadists like seeing other people hurt. A sadist is the opposite of a masochist, who enjoys being in pain. Anyone who is mean and enjoys it — like a bully — could be considered a sadist.

barbarian. noun. someone who is cruel or violent.

The earliest-known formal definition of shrew as applied to people is Samuel Johnson’s, in the 1755 A Dictionary of the English Language: “peevish, malignant, clamorous, spiteful, vexatious, turbulent woman”.

1 adj Someone who is cruel deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.

cold, detached, hard, harsh, heartless, indifferent, insensitive, uncaring, unemotional, unfriendly, unkind, unsympathetic, hard-hearted, stony-hearted, unloving.

8 Behaviors That Reveal Someone Is Cold Hearted

1. They don’t ask you about yourself. A cold-hearted person doesn’t often show much interest in the person they’re with.
2. They’re distant. Not just physically, but emotionally.
3. Something is always ‘missing’
4. Manipulative.
5. No good relationships.
6. Self-centered.
7. Lying.
8. Treat others poorly.

19 Traits That Reveal A Cold-Hearted Person

1. They are uncaring and unempathetic.
2. They are distant and detached.
3. They come across as superior and unkind.
4. They are often self-centered and self-absorbed.
5. They are untrusting and untrustworthy.
6. They are self-reliant and stubborn.
7. They are controlling.
8. They are likely to betray others.

While being truly emotionless isn’t possible for most healthy people, you can sometimes benefit by appearing to be heartless in certain situations. If you detach yourself emotionally, avoid being too friendly, and put yourself first, people are less likely to take advantage of you or hurt you for their own gain.

8 Effortless Steps to Warm Up Your Cold-Hearted Attitude

1. As Usher once famously said, pay attention to that body language.
2. Say Yes To The…..
3. Channel your inner cheerleading and get some E-N-T-H-U-S-I-A-S-M.
4. Vagueness is unappealing.
5. Don’t wait for someone to ask.
6. Take the initiative.
7. Take it in stride if someone cancels.
8. Don’t abandon your cold-hearted tendencies completely.

Being “cold” and/or “heartless” is often an emotional defense mechanism. Philosopher James Kroeger suggests that it’s humanity’s instinct to act coldly to others, as a way of coping with the feeling of being inferior to them. These feelings result in emotional pain.

Maintain emotionless posture.

1. Don’t cross your arms. This can be seen as defensive. Keep your arms relaxed and at your sides.
2. Sit back in your seat. A relaxed, unconcerned posture is the best way to show how unemotionally involved you are. It also helps put more distance between you and anyone you are with.

Mental Health Conditions – Knowledge Center Schizoid personality disorder is one of many personality disorders. It can cause individuals to seem distant and emotionless, rarely engaging in social situations or pursuing relationships with other people.

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1. Breathe. Simple mindfulness techniques can be your best friend in tense situations and none is more straightforward and accessible than using your breath.
2. Focus on your body.
3. Try saying a mantra.
4. Acknowledge and label your feelings.
5. Take a break.