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What is spam? Types, signs, and how to reduce it
Spam is a routine part of modern online communication. Some spam is harmless, while other forms may involve deception, scams, or phishing attempts. The most dangerous type of spam can lead to data los...
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What is an RCS message? Everything you need to know about modern texting
When your phone’s messaging app shows labels like "Chat" and “RCS chat” or displays features like typing indicators and read receipts, your messages are being sent using the Rich Communication S...
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Generative AI in cybersecurity: Uses, benefits, and risks
Security teams process large volumes of alerts and logs, making manual analysis difficult to scale. Generative AI helps summarize and contextualize this data and supports incident response. While it c...
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What is unauthorized access? Risks, causes, and how to prevent it
Unauthorized access can be as simple as someone using stolen login details to open an account that isn’t theirs, or as complex as an attacker moving through business systems after gaining a foothold...
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What is a secure web gateway (SWG)?
Work no longer happens within a single trusted network. Users access apps, files, and accounts from home networks, public Wi-Fi, and personal devices, making it harder to distinguish normal activity f...
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ECDSA vs. RSA: Security, compatibility, and key size compared
Rivest-Shamir-Adleman (RSA) and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) underpin everyday security, including website authentication, app login verification, and software updates verified b...
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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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Instagram scams: How to spot the biggest red flags and protect your account
Instagram scams are common and take on many forms. They might appear as ads, interesting posts, urgent DMs, or tempting giveaways. Some are easy to spot, while others pressure users to act quickly and...
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What is a cloud server? Everything you need to know
A cloud server is a virtual server hosted in a cloud computing environment that delivers computing resources like processing power, storage, and applications over the internet. Cloud servers enable us...
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Bank of America phishing emails: How to identify and report
Bank of America may contact customers by email about account activity, security alerts, or service updates. But scammers can also impersonate the bank in messages that are designed to look legitimate....
