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Ryuk ransomware: Attack methods, impact, and prevention
Ryuk was a Windows-focused ransomware that spread through email spam (malspam) and phishing. After infection, it encrypted files on the victim’s system and demanded a ransom to decrypt them. Ryuk at...
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XDR in cybersecurity: What it is and why it matters
Extended detection and response (XDR) is a cybersecurity framework designed to help organizations keep up with complex, multi-stage attacks. As threats move across endpoints, networks, cloud services,...
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What is cyber threat hunting, and how does it work?
A virus or malware that infects your system doesn’t always attack right away. Advanced and targeted threats can lie dormant, collecting data, searching for sensitive information, or stealing credent...
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What are Google dorks? A complete guide to risks and safe use
Google is designed to help people find useful information. But with the right search operators, it can also pull up results that are harder to discover with a generic search, like certain login pages ...
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What makes polymorphic viruses so hard to detect?
Polymorphic viruses are designed to evade security tools while infecting devices, systems, and networks. The first step to avoiding these threats is understanding how they work, and this article provi...
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What is threatware? A complete guide to risks and protection
Threatware is a catch-all term representing any malicious software or tool designed to harm, exploit, or compromise systems, data, or networks. It includes viruses, ransomware, spyware, Trojans, worms...
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Nation-state cyber actors: Who they are and why they matter
Reporting on state-linked cyber operations is frequent and often high-stakes, yet the terminology, attribution, and strategic context can be difficult to interpret consistently. This article examines ...
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What is angler phishing, and how can you avoid it?
Angler phishing is a social engineering tactic that targets customer support conversations on social media. Understanding the common patterns behind angler phishing makes it easier to recognize these ...
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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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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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