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What to do if your Twitch account gets hacked
Attackers who gain access to your Twitch account may be able to change your login credentials, make unauthorized purchases, broadcast inappropriate content, or use your channel to scam your followers....
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What is an NFC tag, and how does it work? A complete guide
If you’ve ever used contactless payments, entered a building by tapping your phone, or checked out a product with a quick tap, you’ve interacted with near-field communication (NFC) tags. NFC power...
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How to ensure NFC security for safe transactions
Near-field communication (NFC) security depends on a small number of technical controls. When these controls work as intended, NFC payments and taps are difficult to intercept or misuse. When they’r...
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How to spot DocuSign email scams and avoid phishing attacks
If you’ve ever received an email asking you to “review and sign” a document, there’s a good chance it mentioned DocuSign. Because it’s widely used by businesses to send contracts and agreeme...
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What is password cracking and how can you prevent it?
Password cracking is a technique attackers use to uncover passwords by systematically guessing them or analyzing stolen, hashed password data. Weak or reused passwords make the process far easier than...
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What is Emotet malware? How it spreads and how to stop it
Emotet is a long-running and highly adaptable malware strain that keeps coming back, even after major takedowns. It’s been around for years and is responsible for large-scale attacks against organiz...
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Is Face ID safe? A deep dive into biometric safety
Face ID is a biometric authentication method available on modern iPhones and iPad Pros. It’s used to unlock your device and approve certain sensitive actions, like approving a payment or downloading...
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What is a phishing campaign, and how do you stay protected?
Some phishing messages are easy to recognize: for example, an email from a “Nigerian prince” promising to send you millions of dollars, or a text message with spelling and grammar mistakes saying ...
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What is open source intelligence (OSINT) and why does it matter?
Over 6 billion people worldwide use the internet, leaving a significant trail of data behind. These digital footprints could include social media posts, forum activity, job profiles, public reviews, a...
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Spear phishing: Everything you need to know
Spear phishing can be an especially effective type of online scam because it’s designed to appear legitimate. Rather than relying on broad, generic messages, attackers research their targets and tai...
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