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What is malvertising and how to stay safe online
Malvertising (short for malicious advertising) is when attackers use online ads to spread malware. Instead of hacking websites directly, they hide harmful code inside ads that are delivered through le...
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How to open ports on your router
Your router controls how data moves between your home network and the internet. When you open a website, stream a movie, or play an online game, that traffic passes through numbered entry points calle...
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IoT cloud security: Threats and best practices
Most Internet of Things (IoT) environments rely on cloud infrastructure to manage device data at scale. However, the size and complexity of these deployments can introduce security gaps that put sensi...
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What is IIoT and why its security matters more than ever
In modern industry and operations, more devices than ever are connected to networks and each other through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). This connectivity allows factories, plants, utiliti...
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What is SSL inspection in network security?
When you visit a website and see the padlock icon in your browser, it means your connection is encrypted through HTTPS. This encryption protects your data from outsiders, but it also hides the content...
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What are anonymous proxies, and how do they work?
Tools like anonymous proxies claim to provide “total anonymity” by redirecting your online activity through a proxy server. But what level of privacy do they really provide? In this guide, we’ll...
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What is virtual network computing (VNC)? A complete guide
Virtual network computing (VNC) is one of the simplest ways to view and control another computer’s desktop over a network, giving IT teams, engineers, and everyday users direct access without being ...
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How can you protect your home computer?
Many people underestimate how vulnerable their personal computers are. Without corporate-grade defenses or IT oversight, home setups are often easy targets. At the same time, new trends such as malwar...
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Security concerns in cloud computing and how to address them
Cloud computing has transformed how organizations store data, build software, and manage everyday operations. It offers unmatched flexibility and scalability compared to traditional on-premises system...
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How to fix “self-assigned IP address” error on Mac
If your Mac says it’s connected to Wi-Fi but nothing’s loading, the problem might be a self-assigned IP address. This means your computer tried to join the network but didn’t get a valid IP addr...