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The SLAM method for enhanced email and phishing security
Sender, Links, Attachments, and Message (SLAM) is an acronym that helps prevent you from falling victim to phishing attacks. It serves as a starting point for evaluating risk when you receive suspicio...
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How to identify and remove grayware from your devices
Not every risky program qualifies as malware. Some software falls into a middle ground known as grayware. It often appears bundled with other downloads or as an “optional” component during install...
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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 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...
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How to lock the screen for kids while using a phone or tablet
In this digital age, many parents worldwide allow their children access to devices like smartphones and tablets for educational purposes, as well as for playing games and watching movies and TV shows....
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How to fix the “Windows has detected an IP address conflict” error
You’ll usually get the “Windows has detected an IP address conflict” error message when two or more devices on your network are competing for the same IP address; this causes the network to get ...
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How to recognize and report a Wells Fargo scam
Scammers sometimes use Wells Fargo’s name to make their messages appear legitimate. A text, call, or email might look official at first glance, but not everything that claims to be from the bank is ...
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How often should you change your passwords?
Passwords sit at the center of almost everything we do online, yet expert advice on how often we should update them has bounced around for years. So what is “good security” when it comes to passwo...
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What is TCP/IP and how does it work
TCP/IP stands for Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) / Internet Protocol (IP), which is widely recognized as the core of digital communication. Every time you go online, stream a video, or download a...
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How to clear Twitter (X) cache on iPhone, Android, and desktop
If Twitter (X) is running slow, showing outdated posts, or eating up storage, clearing the cache can usually fix it. Luckily, this process is simple for both the app and the website. In this guide, we...
