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10 common security mistakes and how to avoid them

By Phil Muncaster β€” November 9th 2022 at 10:30

Do you put yourself at greater risk for successful attacks by making one of these security mistakes?

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The future starts now: 10Β major challenges facing cybersecurity

By Juan Manuel HarΓ‘n β€” November 3rd 2022 at 10:30

To mark Antimalware Day, we’ve rounded up some of the most pressing issues for cybersecurity now and in the future

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Why your phone is slow – and how to speed it up

By AndrΓ© Lameiras β€” October 27th 2022 at 09:30

You probably don’t have to ditch your phone just yet – try these simple tips and tricks to make any Android device or iPhone run faster

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5 reasons to keep your software and devices up to date

By Phil Muncaster β€” October 24th 2022 at 09:30

Next time you're tempted to hold off on installing software updates, remember why these updates are necessary in the first place

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5 steps to protect your school from cyberattacks

By AndrΓ© Lameiras β€” October 17th 2022 at 09:30

What can schools, which all too often make easy prey for cybercriminals, do to bolster their defenses and keep threats at bay?

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The need to change cybersecurity for the next generation

By Tony Anscombe β€” October 6th 2022 at 09:30

Healthy habits that are instilled and nurtured at an early age bring lifelong benefits – the same applies to good cybersecurity habits

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Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security

By AndrΓ© Lameiras β€” September 19th 2022 at 09:30

Here are some of the most common ways that an iPhone can be compromised with malware, how to tell it’s happened to you, and how to remove a hacker from your device

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RDP on the radar: AnΒ up‑close view of evolving remote access threats

By Aryeh Goretsky β€” September 7th 2022 at 09:30

Misconfigured remote access services continue to give bad actors an easy access path to company networks – here’s how you can minimize your exposure to attacks misusing Remote Desktop Protocol

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DEF CON – β€œdon’t worry, the elections are safe” edition

By Cameron Camp β€” August 16th 2022 at 12:30

Don't worry, elections are safe – this is just one highlight from the DEF CON 30 conference.

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How a spoofed email passed the SPF check and landed in my inbox

By Rene Holt β€” August 16th 2022 at 09:30

The Sender Policy Framework can’t help prevent spam and phishing if you allow billions of IP addresses to send as your domain

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Black Hat USA 2022: Burnout, a significant issue

By Tony Anscombe β€” August 15th 2022 at 10:30

The digital skills gap, especially in cybersecurity, is not a new phenomenon, with the problem now further exacerbated by the prevalence of burnout

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Black Hat – Windows isn’t the only mass casualty platform anymore

By Cameron Camp β€” August 15th 2022 at 09:30

Windows used to be the big talking point when it came to exploits resulting in mass casualties. Nowadays, talks turned to other massive attack platforms like #cloud and cars

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Black Hat 2022 – Cyberdefense in a global threats era

By Tony Anscombe β€” August 12th 2022 at 12:30

Our Security evangelist's take on this first day of Black Hat 2022, where cyberdefense was on every mind.

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Safety first: how to tweak the settings on your dating apps

By AndrΓ© Lameiras β€” August 12th 2022 at 09:30

Tinder, Bumble or Grindr - popular dating apps depend heavily on your location, personal data, and loose privacy settings. Find out how to put yourself out there safely by following our suggested settings tweaks.

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An eighties classic – Zero Trust

By Tony Anscombe β€” August 11th 2022 at 16:00

A deep-dive into zero trust to help you navigate the threat landscape in a zero-trust world and further secure your organization

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Start as you mean to go on: the top 10 steps to securing your new computer

By Phil Muncaster β€” August 2nd 2022 at 09:30

Whether you are getting ready for back-to-school season, getting new work laptop or fancying a new gamer's pc, learn the steps to protect your new PC from cyberthreats.

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Staying safe online: How to browse the web securely

By Phil Muncaster β€” July 29th 2022 at 09:30

Learn to spot some of the threats that you can face while browsing online, and the best tips to stay safe on the web.

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API security moves mainstream

By Cameron Camp β€” July 14th 2022 at 09:30

The heavyweights are now moving into API security, cementing it as β€œA Thing”

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Play it safe: 5 reasons not to download pirated games

By Phil Muncaster β€” July 12th 2022 at 09:30

It’s all fun and games until you get hacked – and this is just one risk of downloading cracked games

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Cyberattacks: A very real existential threat to organizations

By Phil Muncaster β€” July 4th 2022 at 09:30

One in five organizations have teetered on the brink of insolvency after a cyberattack. Can your company keep hackers at bay?

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Do back offices mean backdoors?

By James Shepperd β€” June 29th 2022 at 09:30

War in Europe, a reminder for shared service centers and shoring operations to re-examine IT security posture

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Virtual private networks: 5Β common questions about VPNs answered

By AndrΓ© Lameiras β€” June 23rd 2022 at 09:30

(Almost) everything you always wanted to know about virtual private networks, but were afraid to ask

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Phishing awareness training: Help your employees avoid the hook

By Phil Muncaster β€” June 21st 2022 at 09:30

Educating employees about how to spot phishing attacks can strike a much-needed blow for network defenders

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