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How to identify and remove grayware from your devices
Not every risky program qualifies as malware. Some software falls into a middle ground known as grayware. It often appears bundled with other downloads or as an “optional” component during install...
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How to stop virus pop-ups quickly and safely
You may see virus pop-ups as you visit specific web pages, launch your browser, or just by switching on your PC or smartphone. Whatever the case may be, the most important thing is to stay calm and no...
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Fileless malware: What it is and how to stop it
Fileless malware is a type of cyberattack that runs directly in a device’s memory. It doesn’t rely on a malicious file stored on the system and leaves few traditional file-based traces, so it can ...
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How to stop my search engine from switching to Bing
If your search engine keeps switching to Bing, you can easily reset it to your preferred search engine. But to make the change permanent, you’ll need to identify and address the source of the redire...
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How to identify and stop ad fraud
Ad fraud ranges from fake clicks and impressions to fraudulent affiliate activity, and it can cost companies a lot of money. It can also skew campaign data, making it hard to measure true performance ...
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How to identify and prevent a whaling attack
Whaling attacks usually blend into real business processes, asking you for a quick approval or help with a confidential work task. Often, nothing about it looks especially unusual. The pressure is sub...
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Twofish encryption: What it is and why it matters
Twofish is a secure, efficient, and flexible block cipher created for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) competition run by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the la...
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What you need to know about adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks
Adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks are a growing threat for large organizations because they can often monitor and record employees’ online communications without them knowing or take over their...
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How to detect and prevent barrel phishing attacks
Barrel phishing attacks unfold more slowly than conventional phishing campaigns. They involve attackers first attempting to build connections with their victims before exploiting their trust. Knowing ...
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What is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)?
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a cybercrime business model in which ransomware developers create, maintain, and monetize ransomware platforms by leasing them to affiliates, who conduct intrusions a...