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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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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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DNS over QUIC (DoQ): Everything you need to know about the new DNS protocol
Almost everything you do online starts with looking something up using the Domain Name System (DNS). Often called the internet’s address book, DNS is how your device turns a website name, like www.e...
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Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS): What it is and why it’s dangerous
Phishing used to require technical skills, infrastructure, and time. An attacker had to write their own emails, build fake websites, and manage their own servers. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) has cha...
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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...
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What scambaiting is and how it works
Scambaiting is the practice of deliberately engaging with scammers, often with the goal of wasting their time or exposing their tactics. Even if it feels harmless, interacting with scammers can expose...
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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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Authentication vs. authorization: What’s the difference?
Authentication and authorization are often confused, but they play distinct roles in access control and security. Together, they help control who can enter a system and what actions they can take once...
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What is an attack surface and how can you manage it?
An attack surface includes all the systems, devices, applications, and user actions that attackers can target to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or disrupt normal operation. Every piece of softw...
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What is SQL injection? How it works and how to prevent it
Most websites store information like usernames, passwords, and payment details in databases. When you log in, search for a product, or submit a form, the site sends a request to its database to fetch ...
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