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How to start computer or phone in Safe Mode

Safe Mode is a way to launch your operating system in an environment built for diagnostics. Booting Windows in Safe Mode means your device…

HOW-TO | 5 min read

Nearly 30% of ad traffic on Yandex and Opera browsers is bot-generated, a study reveals

The findings reveal that, on average, 21% of traffic advertisers pay for is generated by computers and scripts, not real people.

RESEARCH | 2 min read

VPN won’t connect? Try these solutions

You are probably aware of what is a VPN connection, and understand that it is a complex cybersecurity technology. Even though the VPN service is developed to be working without a hitch, there can be times, when you won’t be able to make your VPN connect out of a sudden.

HOW-TO | 7 min read

Minecraft most malware-infected game, with over 155,000 users affected

The gaming industry continues to grow at an unprecedented rate which, in turn, creates a large attack surface for cybercriminals to abuse. However, it turns out that fraudsters prefer to infect some games more than others.

RESEARCH | 2 min read

Chromecast security: how to protect TV casting

Chromecast devices or built-in Chromecast functionality have introduced another seamless way of streaming. It turns old-school TVs into…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

Blockchain hackers stole over $2.5 billion in three quarters of 2022

Even though the cryptocurrency market is in a deep slump, cybercriminals are still actively hacking blockchain technologies or launching scams.

RESEARCH | 3 min read

3 frightening cybersecurity stories for this Halloween

October not only marks the Halloween season but also has been declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month. And what better way to celebrate the two than sharing cyber horror stories? Here are three we selected to give you the chills.

RESEARCH | 5 min read

What is pretexting? Recognize pretexts and protect data

Pretexting refers to scammers’ pursuit to steal personal data or funds under false pretenses. Essentially, such scams invent made-up…

PRIVACY | 5 min read

49% of IT professionals believe AI poses an existential threat to humanity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is closer to us than ever before. The technology is gaining ground not only among the businesses that have employed AI to automate tasks and generate cybersecurity strategies, but is also trending among everyday people who create AI-generated images. However, could AI pose a threat to humanity?

RESEARCH | 3 min read

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