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What is bluebugging, and how does it work?
Bluetooth uses pairing and device permissions to control access. When those controls are weak, misconfigured, or bypassed, a nearby attacker may access functions beyond what Bluetooth should permit. T...
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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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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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Should you pay the ransom? What to consider before deciding
A ransomware attack can feel like a ticking time bomb. Files are locked, there’s a deadline in the ransom note, and paying can look like the fastest solution. But it’s a high-stakes decision, and ...
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What scambaiting is and how it works
Scambaiting is the practice of deliberately engaging with scammers, often with the goal of wasting their time or exposing their tactics. Even if it feels harmless, interacting with scammers can expose...
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What is Kerberoasting and why it matters for cybersecurity
Kerberoasting is a notable cybersecurity threat that exploits weaknesses in how enterprise authentication systems are used and managed. This technique has drawn attention because attackers can abuse l...
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The hidden dangers of AI voice scams
As AI voice cloning technology advances, requiring as little as seconds of audio to create realistic replicas, voice-based scams are becoming both more frequent and sophisticated. While voice phishing...
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What is an open port? A guide to network vulnerabilities
Your devices constantly exchange data across networks. This exchange happens through network ports, which act like numbered doorways that help direct traffic to the right app or service. An open port ...
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What is a dumpster diving attack in cybersecurity?
Most people think of trash as the end of the line, but in cybersecurity, it can be the starting point for some malicious actors. Instead of (or in addition to) hacking digital systems, dumpster diving...
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What is NTLM? Understanding this legacy authentication protocol
New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) is a legacy authentication protocol from Microsoft that continues to appear in many Windows environments, often because of older applications or fallback configuratio...
