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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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Language Overview: Python
Python is a versatile and widely-known programming language. It is often used in data science, machine learning, and software development, and is generally cleaner and easier to read. Knowing some of the basic qualities of Python is a great way to start learning the language.
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Smishing: A Text You Should Not Answer
Have you ever received a text from a shipping company, bank, or service provider urging you to click on a link? Well, you likely received a smishing message.
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Zero Trust Network Access
While securing a network itself is extremely important, it is also just as crucial to consider the level of access that a user has to the network. ZTNA is a possible solution to that problem.
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The Principle of Least Privilege
A secure network is a must-have, whether you are a large global organization or the manager of your own home network. Luckily, there are many guidelines and pieces of advice available to strengthen the security of a network. One such guideline is known as the Principle of Least Privilege, which revolves around the permissions (or privileges) that users have on a network. As a result, this principle is identified as…
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What are HDD and SSD?
Whether you are buying a prebuilt computer or plan to build one on your own, you have likely encountered the terms “HDD” and “SSD” when deciding on what type of storage you want for your device. Hard disk drives (HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs) are the two primary types of computer storage available for purchase, and both options have their benefits and drawbacks.
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Keyloggers: Spying on Your Keyboard
There are many different ways in which cybercriminals and hackers try to steal our personal information, but there is a particular method to stealing data that is both dangerous and much more discrete: a keylogger.
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The CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
There are many different recommendations, frameworks, and cyber hygiene checklists that can all provide great levels of cybersecurity. One particular framework is often cited as a crucial backbone for any good cybersecurity plan: the CIA Triad.
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Language Overview: HTML
If you have ever visited a website, you have interacted with HTML. Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) is a way in which websites can be built and is a useful language to learn if one wants to go into web development.
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All About Firewalls
A firewall may sound like something that is dangerous, but in reality, a firewall is a useful tool that can help to keep you safe. They can be either a physical device or a software application installed onto your computer.
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What is a Virus?
“My computer has a virus!” is a very common phrase that people say when their technology fails. It is important to know what a virus is, how it works, and how to remove one if your computer becomes infected.
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An Unexpected Surprise: The First “Easter Egg”
For some, Easter Eggs are a fun treat to be discovered on Easter morning, hidden by the Easter Bunny for children to find. For others, however, “Easter Egg” has another meaning: a secret hidden in a video game or technology.
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