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I clicked a suspicious link. Am I in trouble? We explain.

If we stored all of the questions that we have ever received and analysed the results, by far the most popular Cybersecurity themed question runs along the lines of this; I clicked a dodgy link. Does...

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What would happen in the US if Roe vs. Wade is overturned?

In 2021, a woman’s right to terminate a pregnancy once again finds itself in the spotlight of American politics. And once again, this hot button topic has been met with confusion and misinformation. We...

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7 of the most notorious computer viruses of all time

While today’s malware threats are dominated by headlines of spyware, ransomware, digital espionage and extortion, the history of cybersecurity and malware hasn’t always been this way. We take a look at...

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What is a homoglyph attack? Explained

Cyber crooks have plenty of tricks up their sleeves when it comes to deceiving victims, and one such technique is the homoglyph attack which is used to disguise the fact that a person has landed on a...

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How to use reverse image search to avoid scams

When it comes to tackling certain types of scams such as romance scams and online catfishing, the reverse image search can be an invaluable tool. So what is it and how can you use it? We discuss. No...

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What is End-to-End Encryption?

We discuss what end-to-end encryption is, how it works and what it means to you, the user. We often hear the term end-to-end encryption (often abbreviated to E2EE), especially in relation to the...

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How to stop Google keeping record of your search history

In the murky depths of cyberspace, there is always someone recording your online activity. It’s the price we pay for receiving free access to so many different services that we’ve come to take for...

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The rise of “extortionware” and how it differs from ransomware

The Cybersecurity landscape is shifting dramatically, as organised cyber-attacks on businesses and other large entities are increasing in frequency and ambition. Ransom pay-outs are getting bigger, and...

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I got a suspicious text or email from a bank I don’t use. Why?

If you’re a regular user of text or email, and you probably are, you’ve most likely at some point received a text or email from a bank that you don’t have an account with. Most likely the message asked...

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What is Ransomware-as-a-Service? (RaaS)

With an estimated two thirds of ransomware attacks being linked to Ransomware-as-a-Service, we discuss what this means. When you want some extra cloud storage to save your photos, you may purchase a...

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What does HTTP and HTTPS actually mean? A Beginner’s Guide

Last updated on March 8th, 2021Have you ever found yourself wondering what the HTTPS at the start of a web address actually means? And didn’t it use to just be HTTP? We explain all. When you look at...

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Ransomware explained. What it is and how to remove it.

Ransomware is one of the most prolific types of malware threats facing both businesses and individuals, in part due to its success in making the cyber criminals who develop it substantial amounts of...

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5 popular myths about hacking and hackers

If movies are to be believed, computer hackers are socially awkward teenagers living in darkened basements, their skin lit up with the glow from the several monitors that surround them, each adorned...

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The difference between page followers and likes on Facebook

Page admins may have noticed that they have both a like count and a follow count. On the flip side, those on a Facebook page may have noticed they can either like or follow the page. We explain the...

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Here’s how to quickly check which photos of you are public on Facebook

We discuss how to check what photos you’re tagged in that have wide open privacy settings and why you should consider removing those tags, or even better, persuading the uploader to sort out their...

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What was the first ever computer virus and what did it do?

Today, computer viruses and other forms of malware are one of the biggest threats we face online, costing users and businesses billions of dollars every year and the loss of countless files. Malware...

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What does WWG1WGA mean and what is it associated with?

This particular acronym is most likely going to accompany breathless social media or forum posts that are promoting conspiracy theories. That is because WWG1WGA is an acronym of an unofficial motto of...

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What is the difference between phishing and spear-phishing?

We discuss the differences between phishing scams and spear-phishing scams. A phishing scam is an attempt by a criminal to obtain sensitive information from a victim by pretending to be an entity that...

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What is a credential stuffing attack? Explained…

We discuss what credential stuffing is, how it works and how you can avoid this type of Internet attack. Most will know that to log into your account on many websites or apps, you most likely need your...

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What’s the difference between a targeted and untargeted attack?

When discussing cyber-attacks, you may hear us and others refer to targeted, or untargeted, when describing the type of attack. But what do the two terms actually mean? We describe how each attack can...

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