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Chase fraud alert email: How to identify and respond to phishing
Chase regularly contacts clients by email for various reasons. The trouble is that scammers actively imitate the company, sending messages meant to trick targets into clicking links or sharing sensiti...
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Types of phishing attacks: A guide to risks and prevention
Phishing attacks are one of the most common ways cybercriminals steal personal data and financial details and gain unauthorized access to company systems. Instead of exploiting vulnerabilities, phishi...
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What is Mimikatz and why it’s a security risk
Although it was originally created for research purposes, Mimikatz has found widespread application as a tool in post-compromise intrusions. In the wrong hands, it could help attackers leverage their ...
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Roblox IP ban: What it is and what you can do
Roblox enforces community guidelines to keep the platform safe and inclusive for players and content creators. Users who break these rules may face enforcement actions, which might include an IP ban, ...
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What is packet loss? Everything you need to know
If you’re experiencing disruptions in your online activity, such as persistent lag while gaming, video quality dropping on streaming services, or choppy audio on Wi-Fi calls, packet loss may be part...
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Comprehensive guide to network security standards and compliance
In today’s hyper-connected world, networks form the foundation of how organizations operate and share information. As connectivity expands, so does the need for consistent, reliable security practic...
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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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XDR in cybersecurity: What it is and why it matters
Extended detection and response (XDR) is a cybersecurity framework designed to help organizations keep up with complex, multi-stage attacks. As threats move across endpoints, networks, cloud services,...
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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 ...
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What is a private network, and why do you need it?
Some networks are built for open access. Others are built to restrict access: containing traffic, limiting entry points, and controlling who and what can connect. That difference affects whether inter...
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