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What is shimming in cybersecurity, and how can you protect against it?
When you use a device or an app, it doesn’t handle every task by itself. To work properly, it relies on other parts of the same system to do specific jobs. A payment terminal relies on software to p...
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What is dynamic multipoint VPN (DMVPN)?
As networks expand across multiple offices and cloud environments, keeping every site securely connected becomes a challenge. Traditional virtual private network (VPN) setups often struggle to scale w...
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DNS record types explained: A complete guide for privacy
The Domain Name System (DNS) is a core piece of internet infrastructure, responsible for translating domain names into IP addresses so internet traffic can be routed correctly and facilitating communi...
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Types of VPNs: Complete guide to VPN categories and protocols
All virtual private networks (VPNs) work on the same principle: they encrypt your internet traffic and route it through a secure server. Where they differ is in how they’re designed to be used. Some...
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What is NTLM? Understanding this legacy authentication protocol
New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) is a legacy authentication protocol from Microsoft that continues to appear in many Windows environments, often because of older applications or fallback configuratio...
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What is a cross connect in a data center?
Data centers are built to handle massive volumes of information moving between companies, cloud services, and networks. Inside data centers, this exchange happens through carefully managed infrastruct...
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How to spot a credit card skimmer
Credit card skimmers are devices that criminals use to capture card details, and they’re typically fixed onto real card readers to trick customers. Fraud involving these devices results in significa...
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Google Search not working with a VPN? Here’s how to fix it
Using a virtual private network (VPN) can offer privacy and security benefits, but sometimes it may change the behavior of services like Google Search. If you’ve noticed that Google Search isn’t f...
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Passwordless authentication: What it is and why it matters
Passwordless authentication lets users sign into applications or systems without needing to enter a password. Instead, access is verified using biometrics, security keys, or other trusted devices. Tra...
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What is RedLine Stealer malware and how does it work?
RedLine Stealer is one of the most common information-stealing tools in cybercrime, primarily targeting Windows users. It quietly collects passwords, cookies, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensiti...