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What is TrickBot malware, and how to stop it
TrickBot is a widely deployed malware toolkit associated with credential theft and the enabling of ransomware. While major disruptions reduced its operations, the infection patterns and response steps...
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What is OAuth 2.0, and how does it work
Modern apps rarely operate in isolation. Email clients connect to calendars, productivity tools link to cloud storage, and apps request access to existing accounts instead of creating new logins. Thes...
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Should you pay the ransom? What to consider before deciding
A ransomware attack can feel like a ticking time bomb. Files are locked, there’s a deadline in the ransom note, and paying can look like the fastest solution. But it’s a high-stakes decision, and ...
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What scambaiting is and how it works
You get a scam call or a phishing email, and instead of hanging up or deleting it, you decide to play along. Even if it feels harmless, interacting with scammers can expose you to risks like identity ...
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The hidden dangers of AI voice scams
As AI voice cloning technology advances, requiring as little as seconds of audio to create realistic replicas, voice-based scams are becoming both more frequent and sophisticated. While voice phishing...
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What is a dumpster diving attack in cybersecurity?
Most people think of trash as the end of the line, but in cybersecurity, it can be the starting point for some malicious actors. Instead of (or in addition to) hacking digital systems, dumpster diving...
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How to stop my search engine from switching to Bing
If your search engine keeps switching to Bing, you can easily reset it to your preferred search engine. But to make the change permanent, you’ll need to identify and address the source of the redire...
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Unraveling ATM jackpotting: What you should know
In an ATM jackpotting attack, instead of stealing card details, attackers target the ATM itself, often using malware or unauthorized access to internal systems. It's generally a rare but potentially c...
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Is Voice.ai safe? What you should know before using it
Voice.ai offers a simple way to modify or clone voices for gaming, streaming, and content creation. But as a voice-changing app, it requires access to certain device features and user-provided content...
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What is Lapsus$? A deep dive into its attacks and tactics
Lapsus$ is a small, extortion-focused group that broke into a series of high-profile organizations. It did so primarily by targeting people, identities, and everyday processes rather than carrying out...
