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How to prevent packet sniffing attacks
Packet sniffing is a fundamental network analysis and troubleshooting technique, but it’s also popular among malicious actors. When cybercriminals capture packets moving through a network, they can ...
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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 packet loss? Everything you need to know
If you’re experiencing disruptions in your online activity, such as persistent lag while gaming, video quality dropping on streaming services, or choppy audio on Wi-Fi calls, packet loss may be part...
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Nation-state cyber actors: Who they are and why they matter
Reporting on state-linked cyber operations is frequent and often high-stakes, yet the terminology, attribution, and strategic context can be difficult to interpret consistently. This article examines ...
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Blue team vs. red team cybersecurity: Comprehensive guide
Organizations often invest heavily in cybersecurity controls, yet still struggle to test how these controls hold up against adversary-style activity and turn findings into sustained improvement. A com...
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How just-in-time access enhances cybersecurity
Over-privileged accounts are a valuable target for cybercriminals because standing permissions give attackers more time and opportunity to move laterally through a network without detection. A highly ...
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What is Zoom bombing? A guide to secure virtual meetings
If you’ve ever been in a video conference and an unknown participant suddenly interrupted the call, shared offensive content, or repeatedly unmuted themselves or otherwise disrupted the call, you ma...
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What is encrypted DNS, and why does it matter?
Every time you visit a website, your device asks a Domain Name System (DNS) server to find the website's IP address. But here’s the catch: traditional DNS requests travel in plaintext, so anyone int...
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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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Is GiftYa legit?
Digital gift cards have become a popular way to send last-minute gifts, celebrate occasions remotely, or treat someone to a specific restaurant or store without handling a physical card. GiftYa is one...
