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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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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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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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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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Malware vs. virus: Key differences explained
When a device slows down, crashes, or starts showing suspicious pop-ups, most people assume it’s a virus. The term “virus” (often used as shorthand for malware) appears frequently in search bars...
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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 The original operation behind it is no longer active, but the incident shows how a ransomware attack ca...
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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 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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PaaS services explained: Platform-as-a-Service overview, types, and use cases
Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) is a cloud model that lets teams build and run applications without managing the underlying infrastructure. It’s often positioned as the fastest path from code to produc...
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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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