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How to avoid scareware scams

While regular internet users today are aware of the variety of online scams and threats, cybercriminals still find ways to steal data and get access to systems. Sometimes, even tech-savvy users fall prey to online scams. One such scam is scareware, also known as fraudware or deception software. Scareware is a fake software that is

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Data-driven election campaigns: What they are and how they affect your voting

It’s the run-up to the presidential elections in the United States. Unfortunately, if we don’t ...

Misinformation is a cybersecurity threat

Misinformation is a cybersecurity risk

With the pandemic raging and social unrest surging around the globe, wildly divergent platforms on ...

5 tips to identify fake news and misinformation

Altering the information spread through mass media, whether intentionally (disinformation) or unintentionally (misinformation), is not a new practice. However, misinformation and disinformation have been fueled by digital technologies in the past decades, thanks to the rapid growth of digital media, online news outlets, and social networks. The spread of fake news online has become a major issue. Tech is catching up and new tools for identifying fake news are being developed. Besides, there are

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The top new privacy features of iOS 14 for iPhones and iPads

The launch of Apple’s annual updates to its operating systems is always a highly anticipated event. And this year came with a few ...

Why are ransomware attacks on universities increasing?

Cyberthreats such as phishing and ransomware are not typically part of the usual curriculum, but ...

Back to school and back online: How to keep K-12 students cybersecure

School is back in session (for the most part) with students navigating learning both in and ...

What is a Rootkit? How it works and what you can do to protect your PC

Rootkits might be some of the most dangerous malware because of their ability to go undetected. ...

Vishing: Voice phone scams are the latest trend in phishing attacks

Coming shortly after the biggest hack in Twitter history, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and ...

Was your Amazon account hacked? Here’s what you need to do

Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday aren’t the only things that attract bargain hunters and ...

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