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Educate yourself on the terminology used for online security threats, including definitions and descriptions for malware, viruses, and more.
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What is clickjacking? How to prevent clickjacking attacks
Clickjacking attacks trick users into clicking on...
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What is Biometrics? How is it used in security?
Biometrics are the biological measurements or...
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What Is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
An advanced persistent attack (APT) uses...
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What is Patch Management?
Patch management is the strategy that dictates...
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Common cryptocurrency scams and how to avoid them
A cryptocurrency scam is a type of investment...
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WEB (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Web (Definitions)
How AI and Machine Learning in Cybersecurity are Shaping the Future
AI and machine learning are shaping the future of...
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WEB (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Web (Definitions)
QR Code Security: What are QR codes and are they safe to use?
What are QR codes and are they safe to use? A QR...
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How A VPN Can Help Hide Your Search History and Is Private Browsing Really Secure?
Want to stay safe on the internet? We go in-depth...
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THREATS (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Threats (Definitions)
What is Social Engineering?
When malware creators use social engineering...
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What is Shareware? - How it works and how to protect yourself
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MALWARE
Subcategory Malware
What is a PUP?
What is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and...
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What is Cloud Security?
Cloud security is a discipline of cyber security...
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What is KRACK?
KRACK is an acronym for Key Reinstallation...
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WEB (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Web (Definitions)
What is Spoofing – Definition and Explanation
Spoofing in cybersecurity involves scammers...
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SPAM AND PHISHING
Subcategory Spam and Phishing
What is spear phishing? Definition and risks
Spear phishing attacks post a significant risk....
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WEB (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Web (Definitions)
What is the Internet of Things? Definition and explanation
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a collection of...
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WEB (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Web (Definitions)
What is Cloud Antivirus?
Industry definition for the term Cloud Antivirus....
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Cryptolocker Virus Definition
Cryptolocker is a malware threat that gained...
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THREATS (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Threats (Definitions)
What is a Packet Sniffer?
A packet sniffer — also known as a packet...
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WEB (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Web (Definitions)
What is threat intelligence? Definition and explanation
Threat intelligence analyzes cyber threats aimed...
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Brute Force Attack: Definition and Examples
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What is SQL injection? Definition and explanation
SQL injection allows attackers to gain...
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What is Heuristic Analysis?
Heuristic analysis is a method of detecting...
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WEB (DEFINITIONS)
Subcategory Web (Definitions)
What is Data Encryption?
Encryption is a practice of encoding data so that...
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