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Your guide to setting up and using a VPN on Starlink
Starlink can connect you from places traditional internet can't reach, but its network works differently from a typical home broadband setup. That difference matters if you want to use a virtual priva...
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Kronos Private Cloud (KPC) ransomware attack: What happened and what can be learned
When a payroll platform goes offline, the disruption can extend far beyond a single company. That’s what happened during the Kronos Private Cloud (KPC) ransomware attack, disclosed in December 2021,...
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Understanding the purpose of an SPI firewall in cybersecurity
Many home routers ship with a firewall setting called Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI). When connections drop, games lag, or apps misbehave, it’s often one of the first things people think about tog...
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Linux security explained: A guide to protecting your system
Linux has a reputation for solid security, but the real story is more practical than that. Security on Linux comes from how the system is built and from what you choose to run, expose, and update over...
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Golden ticket attack: What it is and how to defend against it
In many Windows environments, Active Directory (AD) is responsible for authenticating users and controlling access to systems. When attackers gain deep access to these identity systems, they can forge...
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How to identify and prevent backdoor attacks
A backdoor is a way to access a system outside normal login processes. It may be created intentionally for maintenance or troubleshooting, or unintentionally through insecure or flawed code. A backdoo...
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13 common cybersecurity myths and misconceptions debunked
Cybersecurity myths can create a false sense of security or unnecessary fear, leading to gaps in security practices. Misconceptions such as “small businesses aren’t targets” or “antivirus soft...
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Dictionary attack: How it works and how to prevent it
Dictionary attacks are a simple yet effective technique cybercriminals use to gain access to online accounts by systematically guessing passwords from a list of likely candidates. They exploit the fac...
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A guide to understanding and implementing AI security
Security teams often deal with large volumes of alerts, logs, and signals. When investigations rely heavily on manual triage and static rules, important threats can be difficult to prioritize within t...
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What is data exfiltration? A complete guide
Sensitive data moves through organizations every day. Teams share files, systems sync information, and employees access tools from different locations. Although this makes work easier, it also increas...
