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Ingress and egress: Everything you need to know
Ingress and egress are essential for network security and traffic management. These two concepts control how data enters and exits a system, affecting everything from performance to risk exposure. Kno...
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What is perfect forward secrecy? Learn how it protects your privacy
Encryption is a crucial part of online security, but what happens if a cybercriminal finds the key to undo encryption and gain access to your data? It’s a scary prospect, but perfect forward secrecy...
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12 smart ways to secure your home Wi-Fi network (2025 guide)
Home Wi-Fi network protection is an important but often overlooked aspect of cybersecurity. You connect all of your devices to your home network, and unfortunately, this makes it a prime target for th...
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DNS hijacking and how to prevent it
DNS hijacking is a cyberattack that silently reroutes your internet traffic. Attackers can use this tactic to steal sensitive data, inject malware, display unwanted ads, or block access to specific si...
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What is a zip bomb, and how can it harm your system?
Zip bombs may look like tiny, harmless files, but they pose a real threat. Imagine receiving a zip file in an email—just a few kilobytes in size—that looks perfectly harmless. Then, when you open ...
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PPTP VPN (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol): What it is and how it works
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is one of the oldest VPN protocols still in use today. However, compared to more modern alternatives, like OpenVPN, WireGuard, and ExpressVPN’s proprietary L...
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SSL VPN: What it is and why it matters
SSL VPN (Secure Sockets Layer Virtual Private Network) is a tool many organizations rely on to secure remote work sessions and manage access to resources. But what exactly is an SSL VPN, and how does ...
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What is my DNS? How to check and find your DNS server
When you want to access a website or online platform, you type the address into your internet browser, like “www.example.com.” But have you ever wondered how your computer is able to access that s...
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Brute force attack: What it is and how to prevent it
A brute force attack is exactly what it sounds like: instead of looking for a secret way into your accounts, attackers just try thousands of different combinations until they find one that works. They...
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What is a replay attack? How it works and ways to prevent it
Think of a replay attack as cybercrime’s version of a movie rerun—only this one can empty your bank account or unlock your secure systems. In a replay attack, cybercriminals don’t need to decode...