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Cyber Security August 19, 2021

Four Things You Don’t Know About Cybersecurity

Are you considering a career in the fast-growing, exciting field of cybersecurity? It’s an understandable goal because not only are the careers challenging and financially rewarding, but they can take you worldwide if you choose to work for a company with a global client base. One problem for newcomers to the subject is that there […]
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Cyber Security July 22, 2021

Online Threats: Why Do You Need a Reliable Online Converter?

When it comes to your employees’ Internet usage, don’t underestimate the potential for harm to your company. Due to the serious nature of many online threats, even one unmonitored employee on a single unmanaged system can wreak havoc on a company’s internal network, erase crucial data irreversibly, and ultimately jeopardize the company’s ability to conduct […]
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Cyber Security May 31, 2021

10 eCommerce Security Solutions to Protect Your Website

With the business scape majorly shifting from the traditional brick and mortar stores to online business models, eCommerce security has become a significant force to reckon with in recent years. Criminals are always known to follow the money bag and now that most people transact their businesses online, so do these opportunistic, malicious actors. Most […]
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Cyber Security January 29, 2021

Top 5 Cyber security Courses and Certifications

There are many cyber security courses available on the internet that will train you to become a skilled white hat hacker. In this fast-paced world, upgrading your existing skills is crucial to achieving a lucrative career. As more vital data becomes available on the internet unprotected, this information is always at risk of being lost to […]
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Cyber Security September 14, 2019

What Is Social Engineering in Cybersecurity? Types, Examples, and Prevention Strategies (2025 Guide)

Social engineering remains one of the most effective tactics in a cybercriminal’s arsenal, accounting for 36% of initial access vectors in incident response cases between May 2024 and May 2025. It’s a psychological manipulation technique where attackers exploit human behavior to gain unauthorized access to information, systems, or physical locations—without relying on code or exploits. […]
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Cyber Security September 14, 2019

Browser Plugins and Poisoning: Risks, Exploits, and Defenses in Cybersecurity

Security backdoors and vulnerabilities can severely impact web browsers, leading to unwanted pop-up ads, collection of personal data, or installation of adware, viruses, or spyware. Cybercriminals often target a browser’s executable files, core components, and browser plugins to gain unauthorized access. Browser Plugins A browser plugin (now often called an extension or add-on in modern […]
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Cyber Security September 14, 2019

Vishing, Smishing, Pharming, and Whaling in Cybersecurity: Definitions, Examples, and Prevention Tips

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, social engineering attacks like vishing, smishing, pharming, and whaling continue to exploit human vulnerabilities alongside network weaknesses. According to the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, phishing variants account for over 30% of breaches, with vishing and smishing rising due to mobile and VoIP adoption. As a network engineer, […]
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Cyber Security September 14, 2019

What Is Phishing? A Comprehensive Guide for Cybersecurity Enthusiasts (Updated 2025)

As discussed in previous articles on network security, phishing remains a low-effort, high-reward tactic for cybercriminals. They send fake emails, text messages, or create authentic-looking websites to steal personal and financial data. This technique, also known as spoofing, involves forging email headers or IP addresses to mimic trusted sources, often evading basic network filters like […]
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