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What is credential stuffing? Understanding this cyber threat
Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack where criminals use stolen usernames and passwords from one data breach to try to access accounts on other websites or services. It works because many peop...
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What is Wi-Fi 6? A complete guide to the next-gen wireless standard
Wi-Fi 6 is a wireless standard designed to handle modern home networks where many devices are connected at the same time. These can include phones, laptops, smart TVs, cameras, and other always-connec...
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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities explained
Nearly every organization has some weaknesses in its digital defenses. Attackers hunt for cybersecurity vulnerabilities in software, networks, and configurations, as well as chances to exploit human e...
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“You’ve made the Google 5 billionth search” pop-up: Is it a scam, and how do you remove it?
If you search for something on Google and then see a pop-up message claiming you’ve won a prize for making the “5 billionth search,” it’s nothing to celebrate. Messages like this can appear im...
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What is SSH? An introduction to Secure Shell protocol
With remote access, we can log into servers from coffee shops, manage cloud systems from home offices, and allow tech support to access our computers from anywhere. The Secure Shell (SSH) protocol pla...
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What is cyber threat hunting, and how does it work?
A virus or malware that infects your system doesn’t always attack right away. Advanced and targeted threats can lie dormant, collecting data, searching for sensitive information, or stealing credent...
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What is AI phishing, and how can you avoid it?
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of everyday life for many people. It can assist with everything from meal planning to managing schedules and emails and can enhance the cybersecurity too...
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What is a buffer overflow, and why is it dangerous?
A buffer overflow occurs when a program writes more data to a fixed-size memory buffer than it was designed to hold, causing the excess data to spill into adjacent memory. Programs need memory to stor...
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What is PKI, and why does it matter for online security?
Trust plays a central role in how modern digital systems operate. They require dependable methods to verify identities and ensure that there’s no tampering during transmission across networks. Publi...
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How to identify and respond to NetWalker ransomware attacks
NetWalker was a well-known ransomware operation, first identified in 2019, which became especially prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attackers used it to encrypt victims’ files and demand rans...