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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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How to fix packet loss for a stable connection
Packet loss is when certain pieces of data fail to arrive at their intended destination. It can ruin an array of online activities, such as gaming, video calls, or any situation where you need a stead...
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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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Which email attachments are safe to open?
Email attachments are a common way scammers try to install malware on your device or redirect you to a fake login page. Whether an email attachment is safe to open or not depends more on who sent it a...
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Are eSIMs safe for travel and everyday use?
eSIMs make it easy to stay connected while traveling or switching carriers. As with any change in mobile technology, it’s reasonable to ask how eSIMs handle security, tracking, and account protectio...
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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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VPN auto-connect: How to enable it across devices
A virtual private network (VPN) only protects your traffic while it’s connected. If it hasn’t connected yet or drops during a network change, your device may send traffic outside the encrypted tun...
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DNS not resolving on Xbox? Here’s how to fix it step by step
The root cause of Xbox connectivity issues can vary, but the issue often lies with the Domain Name System (DNS). If the DNS isn’t working properly, your console won’t be able to connect to the ser...