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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 research purposes, Mimikatz has found widespread application as a tool in post-compromise intrusions. In the wrong hands, it could help attackers leverage their ...
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Types of phishing attacks: A guide to risks and prevention
Phishing attacks are one of the most common ways cybercriminals steal personal data and financial details and gain unauthorized access to company systems. Instead of exploiting vulnerabilities, phishi...
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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 a script kiddie? How they attack and why it matters
“Script kiddies” is typically a derogatory term used to describe people who use ready-made hacking tools to launch attacks, lacking the skills to create their own. In the past, that lack of skill ...
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What is OAuth 2.0, and how does it work
Modern apps rarely operate in isolation. Email clients connect to calendars, productivity tools link to cloud storage, and apps request access to existing accounts instead of creating new logins. Thes...
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XDR in cybersecurity: What it is and why it matters
Extended detection and response (XDR) is a cybersecurity framework designed to help organizations keep up with complex, multi-stage attacks. As threats move across endpoints, networks, cloud services,...
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What is browser hijacking? How it works and how to stop it
When a browser keeps redirecting to unexpected websites or floods the user with pop-up ads, it could signal the presence of browser hijacking software. This can disrupt the browsing experience, and wh...
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What is a private network, and why do you need it?
Some networks are built for open access. Others are built to restrict access: containing traffic, limiting entry points, and controlling who and what can connect. That difference affects whether inter...
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Ryuk ransomware: Attack methods, impact, and prevention
Ryuk was a Windows-focused ransomware that spread through email spam (malspam) and phishing. After infection, it encrypted files on the victim’s system and demanded a ransom to decrypt them. Ryuk at...
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