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Author: Santiago Sanchez
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Networking Hardware: Hubs vs Switches
Hubs and switches are two of the basic pieces of networking hardware that you should know. They help to connect computers together to form networks.
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Websites Not Loading? Try Clearing Your Cache
If you happen to be browsing the web and notice that a webpage is not loading properly or you are having difficulty logging in to a website, you might be experiencing an issue with browser cache data. Browser cache data is information about the websites you visit that your web browser stores in order to…
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Brute Force Attacks
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. While this classic adage is meant to help motivate people to push past failure, it can also be unofficially considered the motto of brute force attacks. A brute force attack is “a hacking method that uses trial and error to crack passwords, login credentials, and encryption…
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Install Antivirus Software
One classic piece of cybersecurity advice aside from creating a strong password is to install antivirus software onto your device, and this is for good reason. Antivirus software can help keep your device safe, protect it from malware and other potentially harmful programs, and possibly offer other security benefits. Thus, if you have not already…
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Man-In-The-Middle Attacks
Have you ever wondered if someone was listening in on your conversation while in public? While this may be known as eavesdropping in the real world, this sort of action has a different name in the realm of cybersecurity: a man-in-the-middle attack. A man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack is one in which the hacker “may try to…
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All About Trojan Horses
The classic tale of the Trojan Horse is a prime example that not everything is as it seems upon first glance, and this lesson extends to the malware of the same name.
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Put a Privacy Screen Filter on Your Device
Have you ever worried that someone is looking at your device’s screen while in public? Fortunately, a privacy screen filter can make it much harder for a curious individual to see what is on your screen.
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Cover Your Webcam
Nearly all laptop computers have a built-in webcam, and many purchase external webcams for their PCs. To maximize your personal cybersecurity, make sure to cover or unplug your webcam.
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File Permisions In Linux
File permission management allows for greater control over who can do what with files or even computer systems. Knowing how to modify file permissions in Linux is a useful skill to have.
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How to Navigate the Linux Filesystem Via Command Line
Whether you are beginning to learn the ins and outs of Linux or have been using Linux for years, it is great to know how to use the command line to navigate through the filesystem.
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Tailgating: More Than a Pregame Party
Not all cyber threats require a computer or technology, despite what one would assume. Tailgating is a type of attack that aims to circumvent physical security measures in order to compromise cybersecurity.
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What is Shoulder Surfing?
While some cyber threats can be complex and require a bit of know-how to perform, there is one type of cyber threat, shoulder surfing, that is an extremely easy type of attack that can be performed by anyone, regardless of age or technological skill.
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