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Supply chain attack: How it works and how to stay protected
Unlike some cyberattacks that try to break in directly, supply chain attacks exploit trusted components involved in building, delivering, or operating software and services, allowing attackers to gain...
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“You’ve made the Google 5 billionth search” pop-up: Is it a scam, and how do you remove it?
If you search for something on Google and then see a pop-up message claiming you’ve won a prize for making the “5 billionth search,” it’s nothing to celebrate. Messages like this can appear im...
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What is a data breach? How to safeguard your information
Data breaches are usually treated as single events, but their effects rarely stop at disclosure. Exposed data can resurface later, be reused in follow-up attacks, or trigger response and reporting req...
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What is conhost.exe? Understanding its purpose and safety
Conhost.exe, short for Console Window Host, is a legitimate Windows system process. It acts as a bridge between text-based tools and the graphical desktop, allowing console windows to display correctl...
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Types of cyber insurance: Coverage options explained
Cyberattacks and data incidents can affect any organization, not just large companies. Cyber insurance can help cover certain costs; however, the right coverage varies by business size, industry, and ...
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NDR vs. XDR: Key differences and how to choose
Cybersecurity tools keep evolving, and so does the terminology around them. Network detection and response (NDR) and extended detection and response (XDR) are two approaches that can overlap in their ...
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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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Why the “server IP address could not be found” error happens, and how to fix it
The “server IP address could not be found” error is a common problem you might encounter while browsing the web or trying to access specific sites and services. It can have several possible causes...
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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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What is encrypted SNI, and why does it matter for your privacy?
When you visit a website today, your browser usually connects using Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) automatically, meaning the information exchanged between your device and the website is e...
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