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How to stop my search engine from switching to Bing
If your search engine keeps switching to Bing, you can easily reset it to your preferred search engine. But to make the change permanent, you’ll need to identify and address the source of the redire...
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Can you find an IP address from an email?
When an email looks suspicious, it can be difficult to determine whether it’s legitimate. Email headers can provide context, such as showing which mail servers handled a message, but they rarely rev...
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How to identify and prevent a whaling attack
Whaling attacks usually blend into real business processes, asking you for a quick approval or help with a confidential work task. Often, nothing about it looks especially unusual. The pressure is sub...
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How to fix packet loss for a stable connection
Packet loss can ruin online activities like gaming, video calls, or any situation where you need a steady, stable flow of data. Fortunately, there are several solutions to this problem. This guide loo...
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Twofish encryption: What it is and why it matters
Twofish is a secure, efficient, and flexible block cipher created for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) competition run by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the la...
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What you need to know about adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks
Adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks are a growing threat for large organizations because they can often monitor and record employees’ online communications without them knowing or take over their...
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Which email attachments are safe to open?
Email attachments are a common way scammers try to install malware on your device or redirect you to a fake login page. Whether an email attachment is safe to open or not depends more on who sent it a...
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Are eSIMs safe for travel and everyday use?
eSIMs make it easy to stay connected while traveling or switching carriers. As with any change in mobile technology, it’s reasonable to ask how eSIMs handle security, tracking, and account protectio...
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How to detect and prevent barrel phishing attacks
Barrel phishing attacks unfold slowly and rely on your attention, your routine, and the moments when you least expect manipulation. Even strong security tools can’t replace your own awareness, espec...
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What is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)?
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a cybercrime business model in which ransomware developers create, maintain, and monetize ransomware platforms by leasing them to affiliates, who conduct intrusions a...