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Bad Rabbit ransomware: What it is and how to stay safe
On October 24, 2017, a new form of ransomware named Bad Rabbit struck numerous Windows systems, first in Eastern Europe and then in other locations around the world. While the Bad Rabbit threat has si...
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Insider threats: Understanding, prevention, and management
Cybersecurity strategies and solutions often focus on external threats, like malicious third parties and hacker groups targeting a network or organization. But dangers don’t always come from the out...
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What is a prompt injection attack, and how can it be prevented?
Prompt injection can turn an otherwise useful AI feature into an unexpected security and compliance risk, creating uncertainty about whether outputs and actions can be trusted in real workflows. What ...
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What is CryptoLocker ransomware and how can you protect yourself?
CryptoLocker is the name given to a ransomware campaign that targeted Windows computers in 2013. The original operation behind it is no longer active, but the incident shows how a ransomware attack ca...
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What is a watering hole attack, and how do you stop it?
Watering hole attacks are a type of cyberattack in which attackers compromise a legitimate and trusted website to deliver malware or collect sensitive information. These sites are usually chosen becau...
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What are malicious websites, and how can you safeguard yourself?
Malicious websites are created to carry out harmful activity, such as stealing data through phishing or installing malware on your device. They’re often hard to distinguish from legitimate platforms...
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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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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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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 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 ...