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What is a smurf attack and why is it a security risk?
A smurf attack is a denial-of-service (DoS) attack that can make systems or services unavailable without breaking into them or exploiting software flaws. Instead of targeting user accounts or applicat...
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EternalBlue explained: What it is and how to stay safe
You may have heard of WannaCry and NotPetya, two ransomware outbreaks that caused widespread disruption around the world. What these attacks share in common is the use of an exploit called EternalBlue...
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Should you pay the ransom? What to consider before deciding
A ransomware attack can feel like a ticking time bomb. Files are locked, there’s a deadline in the ransom note, and paying can look like the fastest solution. But it’s a high-stakes decision, and ...
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Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS): What it is and why it’s dangerous
Phishing used to require technical skills, infrastructure, and time. An attacker had to write their own emails, build fake websites, and manage their own servers. Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) has cha...
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Not a virus: What it means and why antivirus software flags it
Seeing “not a virus” in an antivirus alert can be confusing. The file has been flagged, but it hasn’t been blocked or clearly labeled as malware. What this means, and how to respond, isn’t alw...
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A complete guide to the Cyber Kill Chain
Cyberattacks can feel unpredictable, but most follow a pattern. Understanding attack progression can be the difference between stopping an attack early and responding after the damage is done. The Cyb...
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Understanding MTTR in cybersecurity: A complete guide
MTTR in cybersecurity is a performance metric that measures how quickly a security team deals with incidents. It reflects the time it takes to move from detecting an incident to resolving it and helps...
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Advanced persistent threats (APT): What you need to know
Unlike many cyberattacks that aim for quick data theft or disruption, some are designed to remain hidden for months or even years. During that time, attackers quietly monitor systems, collect sensitiv...
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What you need to know about Locky ransomware
Ransomware incidents are time-sensitive and costly, and Locky is a well-known example of how quickly an infection can encrypt files and disrupt access. It’s no longer an active threat, but it can st...
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What is a deauthentication attack, and how do you protect yourself?
If you’ve ever been kicked off a network repeatedly, experienced sudden slowdowns, or watched all devices disconnect at once, the cause may not be a weak signal or router issue. It could be a deauth...
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