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Metin Kortak Metin Kortak
Updated on October 17, 2024

How to Fix SSH ‘Connection Refused’ Error

An SSH ‘Connection Refused’ error occurs when an attempt to connect to a remote server is denied, leading to significant security vulnerabilities. Here’s how to fix it.

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Christian Young Christian Young
Updated on October 04, 2024

What Is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?

An intrusion detection system is a security mechanism that continuously analyzes network traffic or system behavior to identify and alert users to potential unauthorized access attempts or policy breaches.

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Nazy Fouladirad Nazy Fouladirad
Updated on October 01, 2024

So, You’ve Been Hacked. Now What?

Cyber attacks can happen to any company. Here’s what to do after a breach and how to protect your business against another one.

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Rebecca Tague Rebecca Tague
Updated on September 12, 2024

What Is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?

APTs are sophisticated, often long-term cyberattacks where attackers establish a foothold within a network and remain undetected for an extended period.

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Andre Ferraz Andre Ferraz
Updated on August 30, 2024

3 Ways to Combat Fraud Across the Entire Organization

Support for an integrated fraud prevention program needs to come from the highest rungs of leadership and should focus on these three key goals.

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Apu Pavithran Apu Pavithran
Updated on August 14, 2024

3 Ways to Protect Your Wearables and Rugged Devices From Cyber Attacks

It’s time to treat non-traditional endpoint security with the same urgency as smartphones and laptops. Here’s how.

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Shamael Zaheer Khan Shamael Zaheer Khan
Updated on August 12, 2024

How to Defend Against Deepfakes

As deepfakes become more prevalent, businesses need to protect against them. Here’s how to defend against deepfake attacks.

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Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar
Updated on August 09, 2024

SSH Port Forwarding (SSH Tunneling): How-To Guide

SSH port forwarding is a method for safely transmitting data over an encrypted SSH connection between a local and distant server. Here’s what to know.

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Shrav Mehta Shrav Mehta
Updated on August 08, 2024

8 Ways to Protect Your Company Against Ransomware Right Now

Cyber attacks are on the rise and only getting more sophisticated thanks to AI. But there are steps you can take to defend your company against ransomware attacks. Here’s how.

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Metin Kortak Metin Kortak
Updated on July 09, 2024

A Log Analysis Tutorial

Log analysis is the process of analyzing computer-generated record of events in a digital environment to identify suspicious activity. Learn how it works.

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