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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 other locations around the world. While the Bad Rabbit threat has since...
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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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Citibank scams explained: Warning signs, prevention tips, and recovery steps
Scammers often target Citibank customers, sometimes misusing Citibank’s name to make fake messages seem legitimate or impersonating trusted authorities to commit financial fraud. They trick recipien...
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How to identify and remove the PC App Store adware
Adware often disguises itself as legitimate software and can lead to persistent ads, browser hijacking, and unwanted system changes. One common way people encounter adware is through third-party softw...
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Why is phishing called "phishing"?
Cybersecurity experts sometimes sound as though they’re speaking a different language, using terms and acronyms that you wouldn’t normally hear in everyday conversation, from denial of service (Do...
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What is DevSecOps? Securing software development from the start
Although software development has become more agile, security is still sometimes treated as a late-stage checkpoint: introduced near release, or after deployment, when timelines are tight. When issues...
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What is an intranet? Understanding its role in businesses
An intranet is an essential part of how public and private organizations operate. It might sound complex, but the concept is fairly straightforward. It’s a private network that belongs to a specific...
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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. This ...
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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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AI scams explained: Common tactics and how to stay safe
Artificial intelligence (AI) scams are an evolution of traditional scams that use AI to target greater numbers of people and improve their overall efficiency. These scams work by generating realistic-...
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