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What is a zero-day exploit? Everything you need to know
Before new devices and software are released, or operating system and firmware upgrades are published, they typically undergo rigorous testing to catch security weaknesses. But even with strong precau...
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How to block a number on iPhone: A complete guide
Spam phone calls and messages on your iPhone are more than just annoying. They can also be risky, especially if a message includes links designed to trick you into sharing personal information or acco...
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Privilege escalation explained: Types of attacks and prevention
A compromised user account or system breach is serious enough on its own. However, attackers often try to turn limited access into broad control by increasing what that account, or the code running un...
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What is an IP reputation attack? Learn how to prevent it
Many public IP addresses have a reputation that different online services use to decide whether traffic should be treated as legitimate or suspicious. An IP reputation attack targets that score. This ...
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Heartbleed vulnerability: Understanding and mitigating risks
Heartbleed was a security flaw that allowed malicious actors to read sensitive memory from servers running vulnerable versions of OpenSSL. By exploiting it, attackers could silently extract passwords,...
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Is OneLaunch malware? Risks, concerns, and how to remove it
OneLaunch isn’t malware; it’s a legitimate desktop application that provides a customizable browser experience. Some users first become aware of it after noticing changes to their browser’s home...
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What is DarkSide ransomware, and how does it work?
DarkSide was a cybercriminal group that operated a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. First emerging in the latter half of 2020, the group developed the DarkSide ransomware and leased it to affilia...
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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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What is EDR in cybersecurity? The ultimate breakdown
A security breach isn’t always obvious. Instead, small signals can show up first: an unusual process, an unauthorized login, or a device behaving differently. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) t...
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Remote access Trojan (RAT): What it is and how to stay protected
A remote access Trojan (RAT) is a type of Trojan horse malware that gives attackers remote control over a device without the user’s knowledge or consent. Once installed, it can monitor activity, ste...
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