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Bluetooth security guide: How to stay safe from wireless attacks
Bluetooth connects everything from speakers and keyboards to phones, wearables, and cars. It’s convenient, but any wireless technology can introduce risk. This guide outlines how Bluetooth works at ...
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What is a neural network, and how does it work in AI?
A neural network is a machine learning (ML) method that allows artificial intelligence (AI) models to process data in ways loosely inspired by the structure of the human brain. This helps them recogni...
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What is a data breach? How to safeguard your information
Data breaches are usually treated as single events, but their effects rarely stop at disclosure. Exposed data can resurface later, be reused in follow-up attacks, or trigger response and reporting req...
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Supply chain attack: How it works and how to stay protected
Unlike some cyberattacks that try to break in directly, supply chain attacks exploit trusted components involved in building, delivering, or operating software and services, allowing attackers to gain...
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What is conhost.exe? Understanding its purpose and safety
Conhost.exe, short for Console Window Host, is a legitimate Windows system process. It acts as a bridge between text-based tools and the graphical desktop, allowing console windows to display correctl...
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NDR vs. XDR: Key differences and how to choose
Cybersecurity tools keep evolving, and so does the terminology around them. Network detection and response (NDR) and extended detection and response (XDR) are two approaches that can overlap in their ...
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What is encrypted SNI, and why does it matter for your privacy?
When you visit a website today, your browser usually connects using Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) automatically, meaning the information exchanged between your device and the website is e...
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What is a zero-day exploit? Everything you need to know
Before new devices and software are released, or operating system and firmware upgrades are published, they typically undergo rigorous testing to catch security weaknesses. But even with strong precau...
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Privilege escalation explained: Types of attacks and prevention
A compromised user account or system breach is serious enough on its own. However, attackers often try to turn limited access into broad control by increasing what that account, or the code running un...
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Why the “server IP address could not be found” error happens, and how to fix it
The “server IP address could not be found” error is a common problem you might encounter while browsing the web or trying to access specific sites and services. It can have several possible causes...