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What is DarkSide ransomware, and how does it work?
DarkSide was a cybercriminal group that operated a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. First emerging in the latter half of 2020, the group developed the DarkSide ransomware and leased it to affilia...
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What is sextortion, and how do you recognize, avoid, and respond to it?
Sextortion is a form of blackmail in which someone threatens to share real or fabricated intimate images, videos, or messages unless their demands are met. These threats are often delivered through di...
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How to identify and remove the PC App Store adware
Adware often disguises itself as legitimate software and can lead to persistent ads, browser hijacking, and unwanted system changes. One common way people encounter adware is through third-party softw...
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AI scams explained: Common tactics and how to stay safe
Artificial intelligence (AI) scams are an evolution of traditional scams that use AI to target greater numbers of people and improve their overall efficiency. These scams work by generating realistic-...
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What are malicious websites, and how can you safeguard yourself?
Malicious websites are created to carry out harmful activity, such as stealing data through phishing or installing malware on your device. They’re often hard to distinguish from legitimate platforms...
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Types of phishing attacks: A guide to risks and prevention
Phishing attacks are one of the most common ways cybercriminals steal personal data and financial details and gain unauthorized access to company systems. Instead of exploiting vulnerabilities, phishi...
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What is threatware? A complete guide to risks and protection
Threatware is a catch-all term representing any malicious software or tool designed to harm, exploit, or compromise systems, data, or networks. It includes viruses, ransomware, spyware, Trojans, worms...
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What is AI phishing, and how can you avoid it?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of everyday life for many people. It can assist with everything from meal planning to managing schedules and emails and can enhance the cybersecurity too...
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Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS): What it is and why it’s dangerous
Phishing used to require technical skills, infrastructure, and time. An attacker had to write their own emails, build fake websites, and manage their own servers. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) has cha...
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Advanced persistent threats (APT): What you need to know
Unlike many cyberattacks that aim for quick data theft or disruption, some are designed to remain hidden for months or even years. During that time, attackers quietly monitor systems, collect sensitiv...
