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How to identify and stop ad fraud
Ad fraud ranges from fake clicks and impressions to fraudulent affiliate activity, and it can cost companies a lot of money. It can also skew campaign data, making it hard to measure true performance ...
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How to identify and prevent a whaling attack
Whaling attacks usually blend into real business processes, asking you for a quick approval or help with a confidential work task. Often, nothing about it looks especially unusual. The pressure is sub...
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Twofish encryption: What it is and why it matters
Twofish is a secure, efficient, and flexible block cipher created for the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) competition run by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the la...
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What you need to know about adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks
Adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attacks are a growing threat for large organizations because they can often monitor and record employees’ online communications without them knowing or take over their...
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How to detect and prevent barrel phishing attacks
Barrel phishing attacks unfold more slowly than conventional phishing campaigns. They involve attackers first attempting to build connections with their victims before exploiting their trust. Knowing ...
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What is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)?
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a cybercrime business model in which ransomware developers create, maintain, and monetize ransomware platforms by leasing them to affiliates, who conduct intrusions a...
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What is shadow IT, and why it matters for security
Shadow IT has become a common feature of modern workplaces as cloud services, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platforms, and browser-based tools make it easy for teams to adopt new technology quickly, of...
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What is a fake antivirus and how to protect your device
If you’ve ever encountered an alarming pop-up claiming your device is “critically infected” and urging you to download security software immediately, you may have encountered a fake antivirus, a...
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What is Lapsus$? A deep dive into its attacks and tactics
Lapsus$ is a small, extortion-focused group that broke into a series of high-profile organizations. It did so primarily by targeting people, identities, and everyday processes rather than carrying out...
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What is GPS spoofing? Everything you need to know
Many devices rely on satellite-based Global Positioning System (GPS) signals to figure out their location and keep accurate time. Navigation apps, ride sharing, shipping and aviation systems, and fina...
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