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Educate yourself on the terminology used for online security threats, including definitions and descriptions for malware, viruses, and more.

You can hide secret messages in plain sight. But...
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Discover how isolating browsing activity helps to...
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What is XDR? XDR stands for extended detection &...
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Non-Fungible Tokens have taken the digital art...
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Hacking is the act of gaining unauthorized access...
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Zero Trust security protects against cyber...
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Endpoint security involves protecting endpoints –...
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What is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and...
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Subcategory Threats (Definitions)
A packet sniffer — also known as a packet...
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Zero-click spyware is a malicious hack that...
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Subcategory Malicious Programs
A digital footprint is the trail of data you...
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Subcategory Malicious Programs
Wireless security is essential to staying safe...
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Subcategory Malicious Programs
What is zero-day & what are zero-day...
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Internet security refers to staying safe when...
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What is rootkit? Rootkit malware gives hackers...
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What is maze ransomware? Maze malware extorts...
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What are robocalls? Robocalls can be a nuisance...
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Hackers generally come in three forms: Black hat,...
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Typosquatting, also known as URL hijacking, is a...
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Cryptojacking is where cybercriminals secretly...
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What is cross-site scripting? Learn about...
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What is a computer bot? An internet bot or web...
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Subcategory Web (Definitions)
Cryptography is a key part of cybersecurity....
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Subcategory Web (Definitions)
What is an SSL certificate? Protect your site...
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