Updated Aug 23, 2024
How to Secure Your Linkedin Account
If you're worried about your LinkedIn account security, this article will teach you how to keep it safe from hackers.
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Updated Aug 23, 2024
TikTok Propaganda: The Latest Danger to Your Kids
TikTok propaganda is a big problem. This guide will teach you what the dangers are and what you can do to protect your kids.
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Updated Aug 23, 2024
Hong Kong Netizens Protest Internet Freedom Bill
In December 2015, Hong Kong citizens took to the streets in protest of a controversial bill, dubbed Internet Article 23, that many believed would infringe on internet freedoms and free speech. The protests, which began just before Christmas and continued into the New Year, centered around concerns that the proposed copyright legislation could have far-reaching […]
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Updated Aug 23, 2024
Auth0 Integrates Identity Into Authentication
Auth0, a platform specializing in modern identity authentication, has seen impressive growth, driven by its mission to simplify complex authentication and authorization solutions. In the past year, the company has experienced a 20-30% month-over-month revenue growth and expanded its team to support a rapidly increasing client base. With clients such as JetPrivilege, HarperCollins Publishing, Schneider […]
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Updated Aug 23, 2024
Will AI Replace Lawyers by 2030? The Future of Legal Practice
Back in 2015, Jomati Consultants LLP, a prominent British legal consulting firm, stirred debate by predicting that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics could potentially replace a significant portion of legal work by 2030. The report, titled “Civilisation 2030: The Near Future for Law Firms,” forecasted that AI would revolutionize the legal industry, transforming the traditional […]
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Updated Aug 23, 2024
Nuclear Scientist’s 2015 Spear-Phishing Plot: A Key Moment in US Cybersecurity History
First published: February 5, 2016, Updated for 2024.Charles Harvey Eccleston, a 62-year-old former U.S. government scientist, pled guilty in 2016 to orchestrating a spear-phishing cyberattack targeting employees of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). His plot, which was designed to compromise sensitive information relating to the U.S. nuclear weapons program, represented a serious breach of […]
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Updated Aug 23, 2024
How to Protect Your Wealth From Hackers
As hacking incidents are increasing at a rapid rate, it's never been more important to protect your wealth against hackers.
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Updated Aug 23, 2024
Reflecting on the 2015 Bundestag Cyberattack by Russia
Nearly a decade has passed since the 2015 cyberattack on the German Bundestag, a pivotal moment in global cybersecurity history. In retrospect, the attack, orchestrated by Russian state-sponsored hackers, marked a significant escalation in the use of cyber operations as a tool for both espionage and sabotage. The 2015 Bundestag Attack: A Turning Point In […]
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Updated Aug 23, 2024
WhatsApp Web Vulnerability: How It Was Fixed
In 2015, a critical vulnerability in WhatsApp Web, the browser-based version of the popular messaging app, put millions of users at risk. Discovered by Check Point researchers, this flaw could have allowed hackers to infect users’ computers with malware through simple contact cards. The incident highlighted the importance of robust security practices for web-based services. […]
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Updated Aug 22, 2024
Top 10 Reputation Management Firms for 2024
Need help with your online reputation? Check our list of well known reputation management firms and what they can offer you.
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Updated Aug 22, 2024
How to Create a Security Culture at Your Business
A healthy security culture is important to a healthy business, this guide will teach you how to promote such a culture at your business.
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Updated Aug 22, 2024
What Your Business or Organization Must Do to Stay Unhackable
Discover comprehensive strategies to fortify your business against cyber threats, from risk assessments to recovery plans.
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Updated Aug 22, 2024
Why Every Business Should Train Employees to Spot Phishing Emails
Hackers are attacking businesses more often and they often target employees. Make sure your workers are trained to spot a phishing attempt.
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Updated Aug 22, 2024
Lack of Employee Awareness of Cybersecurity Is a Catastrophe Waiting to Happen
Employee awareness of cybersecurity is important to your business's safety. This article will tell you why and what you can do to help it.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
7 Cybersecurity Stats That Every Small Business Should Know in 2023
Hackers are increasingly targeting small businesses. Here are some startling cybersecurity statistics from the past year.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
DHS Issues Groundbreaking Cybersecurity Regulations After Colonial Hack
After several major hacks that compromised the country's infrastructure, the DHS issued cybersecurity regulations for pipeline companies.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How Much Do Your Hacked Accounts Cost on the Dark Web?
The dark web has become an increasingly popular marketplace for exchanging stolen digital property, but how much do your accounts cost?
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Corporations Appear to Be Giving Hacker Gangs Exactly What They Want
After several major ransomware payouts, corporations needed to find an alternative to giving hacker gangs exactly what they want.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Protect Your Privacy Online and Keep Your Information Secure
We have compiled a list of what you can do to protect your privacy online and secure your connected accounts.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
CEO Reveals How Easily Colonial Pipeline Hack Could’ve Been Avoided
The highly disruptive Colonial Pipeline attack could have been prevented if the most basic cybersecurity steps had been taken.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
EA Has Been Hacked – Is Your Data Safe?
EA has been hacked, and the cybercriminals claimed to have stolen source code and up to 780 GB of data from the major gaming company.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What Are Ethical Hackers, and Should You Hire One?
Ethical hackers have become vital in cybersecurity for businesses that prioritize online protection. But is hiring one necessary?
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Received Facebook Primary Email Changed?
Have you received a Facebook primary email change notification? This guide will teach you what to do to resolve the issue.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What To Do if Your Facebook Account Is Compromised
Is your Facebook account compromised? This guide will teach you precisely what you need to do to solve your account problems.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Capital One Hacker Is Now Facing Up to 20 Years in Prison
The US Department of Justice hit Capital One Hacker Paige Thompson with more charges, upping her potential sentence to 20 years in prison.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Hacked While Exercising? Peloton Users Were Vulnerable
Vulnerabilities in Peloton bikes may have left owners' privacy and information in jeopardy.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
2021: The Year of Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks are more common than ever before, and this guide will show you have dangerous they've become in 2021.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
GETTR, a Trump Adjacent Media App, Is Immediately Hacked
Former Trump advisor Jason Miller launched a social media app called GETTR this past weekend, and it's already been hacked.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware And The Implications For Businesses
How much danger does the Pegasus spyware post to your small business? This article will teach you everything you need to know to stay safe.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware
Ransomware is becoming more common; this guide will teach you how to protect your business from ransomware.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
New FluBot Virus Sweeping The World Hits Norway
What is the FluBot Virus that is sweeping the world? This guide will teach you all about the new scam and how to stay safe from it.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
T-Mobile Data Breach: Is Your Data Safe?
The T-Mobile Data Breach has affected 40 million people. This article will tell you if you've been affected and what to do about it.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Preparing for the Future of Cybercrime
Are you struggling to prepare for the future of cybercrime? This guide will teach you everything that you need to know.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What to Do if You’re the Victim of a Data Breach
If you're worried about what will happen after a data breach, this article will teach you how to protect yourself.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Facebook Was Down, But Was It Hacked?
Facebook was down on October 4th, and several outlets have issued reports on a huge data leak from the company. Was Facebook hacked?
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
UK Proposed Changes to GDPR: How They Could Affect You
The UK Government has proposed new changes to GDPR, here's how they'll affect you if they go through in the near future.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Why Business Owners Need to Be Open About Cybersecurity
Being open about cybersecurity in your business can help protect you. This article will show you why openness is so important.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
2021: A Year in Cybercrime
2021 has been a big year in cybercrime, and this article will help to breakdown what has happened, and what it all means for the future.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
The Great Cybercrime Crackdown: Will it be enough?
Will the cybercrime crackdown be enough to stem the tide of cybercrime? This article breaks down what is going on.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Cyber Warfare in the Ukraine Conflict
This article aims to analyze the current spate of cyberwarfare in the Ukraine conflict and predict which attacks are potentially coming.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
How to avoid being misused in Deepfake Porn
Learn how to protect yourself from being featured in a deepfake video. Discover effective ways to prevent the misuse of your face and voice.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Will 2022 Be the Year of the DDoS Attack?
2022 is going to be the year of the DDoS attack, with the number of attacks shooting up. Here's why it matters, and how to defend against it.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Twitter Removed My Two-Factor Authentication Without Notice
I woke up to a shocking email today. Twitter had turned off my two-factor authentication without my knowledge or approval.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Read this before you hire a hacker
Are you considering hiring a hacker? Learn why it could be dangerous and learn how to identify scammers posing as hackers.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
An Underrated Cybersecurity Risk: The Insider Threat
Explore the often-overlooked insider threat in cybersecurity and how organizations can implement effective strategies to mitigate this risk.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What is Phishing?
Explore the various forms of phishing, real-world examples, and the dangers posed by this pervasive cyber threat.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What is SIM Swapping?
Learn what SIM swapping is, see real-world examples, and get essential tips for safeguarding your identity from SIM swapping.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
What is Malware?
Comprehensive guide on malware. Types, tactics, real-world examples, and defense strategies to safeguard your digital assets.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Eugene (Yevgeny) Kaspersky’s Ties to Russian Intelligence and the Implications for Global Cybersecurity
Explore the mysterious background of Kaspersky Lab's founder, Eugene Kaspersky, and his potential ties to Russian intelligence.
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Updated Jul 24, 2024
Kaspersky Antivirus Exposed: Navigating Security Hazards in a Tense Geopolitical World
Explore the potential security risks of using Kaspersky's cybersecurity services amidst geopolitical tensions.
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