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What Is Hacking? Examples and Safety Tips for 2025
What Is Hacking? Examples and Safety Tips for 2025
We’re all familiar with how hackers are displayed in movies. Brooding criminals in hoodies, frantically hammering lines of code into a computer in order to break through complex security systems. However, hackers pose a genuine th...
Sam Boyd by Sam Boyd Updated on December 30, 2024
What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Prevent It in 2025
What Is a DDoS Attack and How to Prevent It in 2025
A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is when a website or application goes offline due to it being overwhelmed by a massive influx of malicious traffic. These cyber attacks are increasingly common and can be devastating t...
Sam Boyd by Sam Boyd Updated on December 30, 2024
What Is a Botnet? And How to Protect Yourself in 2025
What Is a Botnet? And How to Protect Yourself in 2025
A botnet is a network of computers infected with malware and controlled remotely by hackers. These compromised machines can be used to send spam, launch DDoS attacks, generate fake web traffic, serve ads, or extort payments from v...
Sam Boyd by Sam Boyd Updated on December 30, 2024
LastPass vs. KeePass 2025: Is Local Data Hosting Safer?
LastPass vs. KeePass 2025: Is Local Data Hosting Safer?
LastPass and KeePass are popular password managers with generous free versions. I compared the two products based on multiple criteria, including security, basic and advanced features, pricing, ease of use, and customer suppor...
Ana Jovanovic by Ana Jovanovic Updated on December 30, 2024
What is an SQL Injection Attack? Full 2025 Guide
What is an SQL Injection Attack? Full 2025 Guide
SQL is a programming language that allows programmers to “talk” to large databases using nearly-plain English. It can access and manipulate data held in a number of tables on a server. When it comes to websites, those tables might...
Sam Boyd by Sam Boyd Updated on December 30, 2024
9 Most Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2025
9 Most Dangerous Virus & Malware Threats in 2025
Viruses and malware are constantly evolving, becoming more advanced and more dangerous by the second. From ransomware that can lock you out of your own files to spyware that tracks your every move, being online without any protect...
Sam Boyd by Sam Boyd Updated on December 30, 2024
What Is a Macro Virus & How Dangerous Is It? 2025 Guide
What Is a Macro Virus & How Dangerous Is It? 2025 Guide
A macro virus is a type of virus that can hide in Word documents, workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, and more. This is due to the fact that a macro virus is written in the same programming language that these applications us...
Colin Thierry by Colin Thierry Updated on December 30, 2024
Will Antivirus Software Slow Down Your Devices in 2025?
Will Antivirus Software Slow Down Your Devices in 2025?
The best antivirus programs in shouldn’t slow down your devices — whether it’s a PC, Mac, Android, iPhone, or iPad. Antivirus programs used to have a bad reputation for slowing down your devices, but modern solutions include...
Ben Martens by Ben Martens Updated on December 30, 2024
TikTok Shop Scams: Everything You Need to Know in 2025
TikTok Shop Scams: Everything You Need to Know in 2025
The TikTok Shop lets you buy products from your favorite content creators. Creators can sell items through in-feed videos, TikTok LIVEs, and the Showcase tab. In most cases, it’s safe to buy from the shop — but you should take som...
Kate Davidson by Kate Davidson Updated on December 30, 2024
10 Common Cyber Attacks to Protect Against in 2025
10 Common Cyber Attacks to Protect Against in 2025
The last few years have seen a significant increase in telecommuting, e-commerce, and overall digital dependence. Unfortunately, with this digital transformation has come increased opportunity for hackers, who have been having...
Ana Jovanovic by Ana Jovanovic Updated on December 30, 2024