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What is a cross connect in a data center?
Data centers are built to handle massive volumes of information moving between companies, cloud services, and networks. Inside data centers, this exchange happens through carefully managed infrastruct...
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How to spot a credit card skimmer
Credit card skimmers are devices that criminals use to capture card details, and they’re typically fixed onto real card readers to trick customers. Fraud involving these devices results in significa...
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Google Search not working with a VPN? Here’s how to fix it
Using a virtual private network (VPN) can offer privacy and security benefits, but sometimes it may change the behavior of services like Google Search. If you’ve noticed that Google Search isn’t f...
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Passwordless authentication: What it is and why it matters
Passwordless authentication lets users sign into applications or systems without needing to enter a password. Instead, access is verified using biometrics, security keys, or other trusted devices. Tra...
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What is RedLine Stealer malware and how does it work?
RedLine Stealer is one of the most common information-stealing tools in cybercrime, primarily targeting Windows users. It quietly collects passwords, cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensiti...
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How to identify and remove grayware from your devices
Not every risky program qualifies as malware. Some software falls into a middle ground known as grayware. It often appears bundled with other downloads or as an “optional” component during install...
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How to tell if your baby monitor is hacked
Smart baby monitors make life easier for new parents, letting them keep an eye on their little one. But because many monitors connect to Wi-Fi, the app, or the cloud, they’re exposed to the same sec...
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Pharming vs. phishing: What’s the real difference?
Pharming and phishing are both forms of cyberattack that aim to steal sensitive information, but they achieve this in different ways. Phishing relies on victims directly providing information, while p...
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What is unified threat management (UTM)?
Network security often relies on several separate tools. Organizations may use one system to control traffic, another to scan files, and others to monitor activity or filter web access. Not only does ...
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Fileless malware: What it is and how to stop it
Fileless malware is a type of cyberattack that runs directly in a device’s memory. It doesn’t rely on a malicious file stored on the system and leaves few traditional file-based traces, so it can ...