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Understanding Ticketmaster scams: Your complete guide to staying safe
Ticketmaster itself is generally a safe and legitimate platform, but scammers often exploit the intense demand for popular and sold-out events. By impersonating Ticketmaster or redirecting buyers to u...
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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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Bad Rabbit ransomware: What it is and how to stay safe
On October 24, 2017, a new form of ransomware named Bad Rabbit struck numerous Windows systems, first in Eastern Europe and then in other locations around the world. While the Bad Rabbit threat has si...
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Citibank scams explained: Warning signs, prevention tips, and recovery steps
Scammers often target Citibank customers, sometimes misusing Citibank's name to make fake messages seem legitimate or impersonating trusted authorities to commit financial fraud. They trick recipients...
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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 The original operation behind it is no longer active, but the incident shows how a ransomware attack ca...
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Comprehensive guide to network security standards and compliance
In today's hyper-connected world, networks form the foundation of how organizations operate and share information. As connectivity expands, so does the need for consistent, reliable security practices...
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What is a script kiddie? How they attack and why it matters
“Script kiddies” is typically a derogatory term used to describe people who use ready-made hacking tools to launch attacks, lacking the skills to create their own. In the past, that lack of skill ...
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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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The ultimate guide to phishing detection
One of the most common types of cybercrime, phishing uses deceptive methods to trick people into sharing sensitive information, sending money, or downloading malicious software. It often relies on cre...
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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...