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The flip side of the coin: Why crypto is catnip for criminals
Cybercriminals continue to mine for opportunities in the crypto space – here's what you should know about coin-mining hacks and crypto theft
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Fake news – why do people believe it?
In the age of the perpetual news cycle and digital media, the risks that stem from the fake news problem are all too real
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The downside of ‘debugging’ ransomware
The decision to release a ransomware decryptor involves a delicate balancing act between helping victims recover their data and alerting criminals to errors in their code
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How to spot and avoid a phishing attack – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
Can you spot the tell-tale signs of a phishing attempt and check if an email that has landed in your inbox is legit?
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10 reasons why we fall for scams
The ‘it won’t happen to me’ mindset leaves you unprepared – here are some common factors that put any of us at risk of online fraud
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Opportunity out of crisis: Tapping the Great Resignation to close the cybersecurity skills gap
What can organizations do to capitalize on the current fluidity in the job market in order to bring fresh cybersecurity talent into the fold?
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Common LinkedIn scams: Beware of phishing attacks and fake job offers
LinkedIn scammers attack when we may be at our most vulnerable – here’s what to look out for and how to avoid falling victim to fraud when using the platform
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Defending against APT attacks – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the risks of cyberespionage attacks that typically involve Advanced Persistent Threat groups and often target organizations' most valuable data
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There’s no sugarcoating it: That online sugar daddy may be a scammer
The bitter truth about how fraudsters dupe online daters in this new twist on romance fraud
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3 most dangerous types of Android malware
Here's what you should know about some of the nastiest mobile malware around – from malicious software that takes phones and data hostage to RATs that allow hackers to control devices remotely
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