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USPS phishing mail: How to recognize and avoid it
Many people receive genuine tracking updates from the United States Postal Service (USPS), so a phishing email pretending to come from there can look ordinary at first glance. That familiarity is exac...
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Reconnaissance in cybersecurity: Everything you need to know
Reconnaissance in cybersecurity plays a dual role. Attackers use it to gather intelligence and prepare attacks, while security teams use it to understand their exposure and strengthen defenses. In thi...
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How to factory reset a PS5 and fix common issues
Performing a factory reset on your PlayStation 5 (PS5) may sometimes help resolve some software glitches, and it’s also recommended before you trade or sell the console. However, it’s important to...
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What is a computer worm, and how does it work?
Computer worms have been around since the late 1980s, and they’re still causing real damage. We can define a computer worm by one core trait: it spreads automatically, without you clicking anything ...
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Crimeware explained: What it is and how to stay safe
Cybercrime is an increasingly unavoidable part of digital life, and it’s supported by a growing ecosystem of malicious tools and services. The term “crimeware” is sometimes used to describe that...
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What is remote access? A complete beginner-to-pro guide
Remote access is a technology that lets you connect to and control a computer, server, or network from another location using an internet connection. It’s widely used for remote work, IT support, sy...
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What is riskware? Definition, examples, and security risks
Riskware is legitimate software that isn’t designed to cause harm but can still introduce security or privacy risks. This is because its technical capabilities, if misused, misconfigured, or exploit...
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What is the OSI model? Understanding its layers and functions
Modern networks underpin everything from everyday web browsing to large-scale cloud systems, and their moving parts can be hard to describe consistently. The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model i...
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How to report phishing (email, texts, calls, websites)
If you receive a phishing message, it’s important not to follow any links, download attachments, or otherwise interact with it. Clicking a link could send you to a malicious website designed to stea...
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Maze ransomware: How it works and how to stay protected
Maze was a sophisticated type of Windows-based ransomware that was first discovered in 2019. It targeted a wide variety of organizations and industries and became known for pioneering double extortion...
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