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What is a brute force attack?
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Credential stuffing: Examples and 6 prevention tips
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What is a Phantom Hacker scam, and how can you avoid this apparition?
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How to tell if your phone is tracked, tapped, or monitored by spy software
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What is an attack vector? 18 types + tips to avoid becoming a victim
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Webcam hacking: How to spot and prevent an intrusion
Learn how to protect yourself from webcam hacking attacks and keep your private life more secure.
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What is a honeypot and how does it work?
Honeypots are cyber traps used to lure hackers away from important assets. Learn about different types of honey pots and how they work.
Published: October 06, 2023
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What is an attack surface? Definition + reduction tips
An attack surface refers to all of the potential security risks that leave you open to cyberattacks. Learn about your attack surface and how to reduce it.
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Hacktivism: Definition, types, + newsworthy attacks
Simply put, hacktivism is hacking and activism combined. Follow this guide to learn more about hacktivism, common motivations, and famous examples in the news.
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Can your pet be hacked? Understanding cybersecurity risks in pet tech
Technology has simplified some pet owner responsibilities and can help us keep a closer eye on our furry friends, but could your favorite pet tech gadgets be putting you at risk of cyberthreats?
Published: August 30, 2023
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What is a smurf attack? How it works + prevention tips
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Published: July 17, 2023
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What is a zero-day exploit? Definition and prevention tips
Learn how hackers exploit zero-day flaws to access information so you can protect against hacking attacks.
Published: July 14, 2023
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How to remove a hacker from my phone + tips to prevent hacking
To remove a hacker from your phone, you should review app permissions, remove unfamiliar apps, update the operating system, clear cache, or do a factory reset.
Published: July 12, 2023
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What is a packet sniffing attack? A cybersecurity guide
A packet sniffing attack is a hacking technique that uses a packet sniffer to intercept sensitive data passing through a network.
Published: June 29, 2023
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What is a script kiddie? Definition + examples
A script kiddie is an amateur hacker who relies on prewritten scripts. Read along to learn more about script kiddies, how they work, and how to stay safe.
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What is a pass the hash attack? + How to mitigate an attack
Follow this helpful guide to help learn more about pass the hash attacks, how they work, real-life examples, and how you can help to mitigate an attack.
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15 infamous hacker groups to look for [1981 to 2024]
Hacking groups can be a major threat to your business and are widely active on the web today. Learn about the top 15 hacker groups to watch for in this guide.
Published: June 21, 2023
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What is bluejacking? Definition + protection tips
If you use Bluetooth, you may be at risk of bluejacking. Follow this guide to learn more about bluejacking, how to spot it, and how to stay safe.
Published: June 19, 2023
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What is a hacker (as explained in movie characters)? + how to protect yourself
Hacking is the use of unauthorized methods to access devices. Read on to learn how to protect against hackers.
Published: June 14, 2023
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What is cryptojacking? An overview + prevention tips
Cryptojacking refers to the illegal use of stolen computing power to mine cryptocurrency. Read our article to learn how to detect and prevent this cybercrime.
Published: June 14, 2023
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What is SIM swapping? SIM swap fraud explained and how to help protect yourself
SIM swap fraud occurs when scammers take advantage of a weakness in two-factor authentication and verification and use your phone number to access your accounts.
Published: June 14, 2023
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How to tell if someone hacked your router: 10 warning signs
Follow this guide to learn how to tell if someone hacked your router. We also cover how to fix a hacked router and protection tips to help keep your network safe.
Published: June 13, 2023
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What is a tailgating attack + how to protect yourself
If someone asks you to let them into a restricted area, it could be a tailgating attack. Read along to learn more about tailgating attacks and how to stay safe.
Published: June 13, 2023
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What is an evil twin attack? How to spot and avoid them
If you use public Wi-Fi, you may be at risk of an evil twin attack. So how do these attacks work, and how can you spot and avoid them? Read along to find out.
Published: June 13, 2023
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What to do if your email is hacked
What should you do if a scammer has your email address? Find out if scammers have hacked your email account and what they can do with your email address.
Published: June 13, 2023
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Bluesnarfing: An overview + prevention tips
Bluesnarfing attacks can put your files and Bluetooth devices in jeopardy. Follow this guide to learn more about bluesnarfing and how you can help prevent an attack.
Published: November 22, 2022
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How hackers hack credit cards
When you hear about a data breach in which millions of credit card numbers here is what usually happens.
Published: August 31, 2022
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Dictionary attack: A definition + 10 dictionary attack protection tips
Use this dictionary attack guide as an overview of how dictionary attacks work, real-life examples, and protection tips to help keep your data safe.
Published: May 06, 2022
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What are Denial of Service (DoS) attacks? DoS attacks explained
A Denial of Service (DoS) attack can be easily engineered from nearly any location. Learn more about what it is and how it works.
Published: March 15, 2022
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What is the difference between black, white and gray hat hackers?
Hackers can be categorized by the type of metaphorical “hat” they wear. What is the difference between black hat, white hat, and gray hat hackers? Learn more.
Published: February 24, 2022
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What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)?
Learn about advanced persistent threats, which are sophisticated, long-term cyberattacks targeting sensitive data.
Published: January 23, 2022
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GPS spoofing: What it is + spoofing attacks to watch for
Learn about GPS spoofing and how it poses risks to your online security. Discover its legitimate and illegal uses, dangers, and ways to protect yourself.
Published: September 21, 2021
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Session hijacking: What is a session hijacking and how does it work?
A session hijacking attack happens when an attacker takes over your internet session. A session hijacking attacker can then do anything you could do on the site. Here’s how to help protect against session hijacking.
Published: May 05, 2021
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What is phone account takeover fraud? Why it’s smart to protect your cellphone number
This fraud happens when a scammer takes control of your wireless phone account and phone number. It can cause plenty of financial pain.
Published: February 07, 2021
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What is a man-in-the-middle attack?
A man-in-the-middle attack is like eavesdropping. When data is sent between a computer and a server, a cybercriminal can get in between and spy. A man-in-the-middle attack requires three players: the victim, the entity with which the victim is trying to communicate, and the “man in the middle” who’s intercepting the victim’s communications.
Published: March 26, 2020
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Phone hijacking: When criminals take over your phone and everything in it
Hackers have figured out a way to hijack cell phones and steal the valuable information contained in them. Find out how criminals go after emails, photographs and payment apps to commit larger crimes like blackmail, fraud and theft. Learn how to keep your identity safe.
Published: September 04, 2019
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Can the elections get hacked?
The security of electronic voting machines has been the subject of scrutiny, just before the November U.S. presidential elections. Are they secure? Are they anonymous? And if the answer is yes, how...
Published: August 08, 2018
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High-profile people and companies among Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam: Here’s what to watch out for
Twitter hit with hack involving high-profile accounts of billionaires, celebrities, and politicians, in cryptocurrency scam. Learn what happened.
Published: August 08, 2018
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What is Formjacking and How Does it Work?
Formjacking is when cybercriminals inject malicious JavaScript code to hack a website and take over the functionality of the site's form page to collect sensitive user information
Published: August 08, 2018
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What is bulletproof hosting?
Youve heard of malware, ransomware, botnets, and the like. What you dont hear about is the technology behind these threats. These threats all have to come from somewhere, theyre not just out there...
Published: August 08, 2018
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Can smart speakers be hacked? 10 tips to help stay secure
39 million americans own smart speakers, according to a report from NPR and Edison Research. Experts believe a cybercriminal might be able to send a sound or signal to control your device. The good news: researchers are working on a fix.
Published: August 07, 2018
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