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How complex are the digital lives of teens? The NCSA takes a look.

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Jovi Umawing

A recent study reveals (if not confirm) what most people may have already perceived: that most teens navigate the Internet via their smartphones using various websites and apps, and that there is a “digital disconnect” between U.S. parents and their teen children, who are between 13-17 years of age.

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How to secure your remote workers

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Wendy Zamora

Remote workers are often the weakest link in a company’s cybersecurity defenses. Find out how your company can protect its network and remote employees from threats.Categories: 101
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College cybersecurity survival guide

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Sarah Enderby

Want to keep your computer and data safe at school? Here’s all you need to know college cybersecurity best practices. Categories: 101
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Five ways to stay safe online while playing Pokémon Go

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Jovi Umawing

No one has expected to see a mobile gaming app become so popular so fast and affect people the way it has. Indeed, the introduction of Pokémon Go—plus the sharp rise of popularity of augmented reality—has opened a lot of opportunities for cross-industry innovation and growth. Unfortunately, it’s not all fun and games for every player and those caught in the experience of others.

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How to protect your IP address

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Sarah Enderby

When you jump online, your computer uses an IP address to communicate—something easily found and exploited by cybercriminals. Here’s how to hide your IP address from prying eyes.

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Explained: Bug poaching

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Jovi Umawing

When we talk about online extortion, nowadays what comes to mind is ransomware, thanks to reports of new strains found almost every day of the week. For some, it may be scams—from online dating, to loan, to 419 fraud. For others, some examples may be hijacked accounts, sextortion, DDoS attacks, and data theft. These past few weeks, we have been introduced to a new type of digital extortion that, as some security experts claim, is currently on the rise: bug poaching.

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12 steps to safer online banking

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Wendy Zamora

Online banking is a prime target for cybercriminals. And mobile banking threats are also on the rise. That’s why you should follow these 12 steps for safer online banking.Categories: 101
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Malvertising and ransomware: the Bonnie and Clyde of advanced threats

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Wendy Zamora

Malvertising and ransomware. A match made in hell. In this infographic, you’ll learn more about the destruction left in their wake and what businesses can do to protect against them.Categories: 101
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Truth in malvertising: How to beat bad ads

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Wendy Zamora

Here’s a scary number: 1.3 billion. That’s the monthly traffic of msn.com, which was hit by a malvertising campaign earlier this year. Here’s an even scarier number: 70 percent. That’s the estimated amount of malvertising campaigns that deliver ransomw… Continue reading Truth in malvertising: How to beat bad ads→