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What is eavesdropping in cybersecurity, and how do you prevent it?
Eavesdropping in cybersecurity is when an unauthorized party secretly intercepts digital communications as they travel across a network. Typically, their aim is to collect sensitive information such a...
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What is MAC address spoofing?
MAC address spoofing is the practice of changing a device’s Media Access Control (MAC) address so it appears to be a different device on a network. Every device that connects to a network, including...
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What is a BEC attack, and how do you protect your business?
A business email compromise (BEC) attack exploits trusted business email accounts used for payments and sensitive communications, tricking employees into sending money or confidential information to a...
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How to protect yourself from the Google Voice code scam
Google Voice is a legitimate service that lets individuals create a virtual phone number linked to a Google account. It’s free for personal use and commonly used for calling and texting over the int...
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Attack surface reduction explained: Principles, techniques, and tools
Every system connects to the outside world through networks, software, and user access. These connections let data and services function, but each one also introduces potential risk. The more services...
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Is eBay safe? How the platform protects buyers and sellers
eBay is a well-established online marketplace with built-in protections designed to support buyers and sellers. However, like most platforms with global reach, its popularity might make it a target fo...
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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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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 ...
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Data theft: What it is and how to protect yourself
Your data travels constantly: between apps, websites, devices, and cloud services. Every stop along the way is a potential point of exposure. Data theft happens when someone intercepts or collects tha...
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Is LastPass safe to use? A look at its security approach
LastPass is one of the oldest cloud-based password managers, designed to help users store and manage passwords. The company has also published public disclosures about security-related incidents. For ...
