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What is IaaS? Infrastructure-as-a-Service explained
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) delivers the core building blocks of IT infrastructure in a virtualized form. Instead of purchasing and maintaining physical hardware, organizations rent infrastruct...
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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 In rare cases, weaknesses in Bluetooth services or outdated implementations can allow data...
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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 a rootkit, and why is it so dangerous?
Your antivirus says everything's clean. Your device seems to be running normally. But somewhere underneath, an attacker has quietly given themselves full control, and nothing you can see is showing it...
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What is packet loss? Everything you need to know
If you’re experiencing disruptions in your online activity, such as persistent lag while gaming, video quality dropping on streaming services, or choppy audio on Wi-Fi calls, packet loss may be part...
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What is Mimikatz and why it’s a security risk
Although it was originally created for legitimate research purposes, the open-source Mimikatz post-exploitation tool has found widespread application in post-compromise intrusions. In the wrong hands,...
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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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How to optimize your VPN data usage
Using a virtual private network (VPN) adds a layer of encryption to your internet traffic, which can slightly increase data usage. The difference isn't large, but it can be noticeable in a monthly dat...
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Comprehensive guide to network security standards and compliance
In today's hyper-connected world, networks form the foundation of how organizations operate and share information. As connectivity expands, so does the need for consistent, reliable security practices...