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How to protect yourself from deepfake scams
Advances in AI have made it possible to create highly realistic fake audio, video, or images, called deepfakes. While this technology has legitimate uses (like art or film), scammers also use it to mi...
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How to protect your devices from bluesnarfing attacks
Bluetooth technology enables nearby devices to connect and communicate over short-range wireless connections. In rare cases, weaknesses in Bluetooth services or outdated implementations can allow data...
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Chase fraud alert email: How to identify and respond to phishing
Chase regularly contacts clients by email for various reasons. The trouble is that scammers actively imitate the company, sending messages meant to trick targets into clicking links or sharing sensiti...
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What is threatware? A complete guide to risks and protection
Threatware is a catch-all term representing any malicious software or tool designed to harm, exploit, or compromise systems, data, or networks. It includes viruses, ransomware, spyware, Trojans, worms...
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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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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 killware? How it works and how to stay protected
While most cyberattack methods are defined by their method or intent, killware is defined by its outcome. It’s an umbrella term for cyberattacks that lead to real-world physical harm, regardless of ...
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What is REvil ransomware? A complete cybersecurity breakdown
REvil ransomware was a highly prolific ransomware operation active between 2019 and early 2022. It ran a large-scale Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, enabling affiliates to launch attacks against...
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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 password cracking and how can you prevent it?
Password cracking is a technique attackers use to uncover passwords by systematically guessing them or analyzing stolen, hashed password data. Weak or reused passwords make the process far easier than...
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