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What Is a DDoS Attack? DDoS Meaning + 5 Prevention Tips
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is like a digital traffic jam aimed at a website. Attackers flood the site with junk internet traffic, overwhelming it…
Skype down. Is a DDoS cyberattack the cause?
If you’ve had problems connecting to Skype recently it could well be the result of the latest attack launched by the ‘CyberTeam’ gang.
What Is a Bot? Meaning + How They Work
Bots are automated programs that perform tasks online without human intervention. Bots can be helpful, like customer service tools, or harmful, like those that spread…
11 Types of Cybercrime + How to Prevent Them
Cybercrime comprises much more than what most would expect. Here is a detailed guide to all different types and how to recognize them.
What Is a Smurf Attack? + 5 Ways to Protect Yourself
A Smurf attack is a cyberattack where a hacker tricks devices into sending unwanted traffic to a target, overwhelming it. Ever experienced your internet being…
What Is a Wi-Fi Router and What Does It Do?
A router is your home network’s central control tower. It directs internet traffic to your devices (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.) and keeps them all connected…
14 Types of Malware and How to Prevent Them
There are 4 main types of malware – if you know what they are, you can better protect yourself from infection.