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What is a drive-by attack and how do you prevent it?
When you open a website, your device doesn’t just display a page. It also loads scripts, media, and other components in the background. In some cases, that background activity can be abused. A drive...
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What is CryptoLocker ransomware and how can you protect yourself?
CryptoLocker is the name given to a ransomware campaign that targeted Windows computers in 2013. The original operation behind it is no longer active, but the incident shows how a ransomware attack ca...
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What is big data security and privacy?
Big data refers to datasets that are large, complex, or fast-changing enough that they are usually stored and processed across multiple systems, rather than in a single database. Big data environments...
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How to optimize your VPN data usage effectively
Using a virtual private network (VPN) adds a layer of encryption to your internet traffic, which can slightly increase data usage. The difference isn’t large, but it can be noticeable in a monthly d...
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What is a smurf attack and why is it a security risk?
A smurf attack is a denial-of-service (DoS) attack that can make systems or services unavailable without breaking into them or exploiting software flaws. Instead of targeting user accounts or applicat...
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Not a virus: What it means and why antivirus software flags it
Seeing “not a virus” in an antivirus alert can be confusing. The file has been flagged, but it hasn’t been blocked or clearly labeled as malware. What this means, and how to respond, isn’t alw...
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What is SQL injection? How it works and how to prevent it
Most websites store information like usernames, passwords, and payment details in databases. When you log in, search for a product, or submit a form, the site sends a request to its database to fetch ...
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What is MAC flooding? How the attack works and why it’s a security risk
Many local networks use devices called switches to move data between laptops, phones, printers, and servers. Instead of sending every piece of data to every connected device, a switch forwards traffic...
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What to do if your Twitch account gets hacked
Attackers who gain access to your Twitch account may be able to change your login credentials, make unauthorized purchases, broadcast inappropriate content, or use your channel to scam your followers....
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Is Face ID safe? A deep dive into biometric safety
Face ID is a biometric authentication method available on modern iPhones and iPad Pros. It’s used to unlock your device and approve certain sensitive actions, like approving a payment or downloading...
