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Compromised passwords
Compromised passwords
Cybersecurity 4 min read

Compromised Passwords Graveyard: How to Resurrect Your Online Security

Have you ever thought about where old, weak, or forgotten passwords go? Picture a graveyard, eerie and abandoned, where your discarded passwords — 123456, “password,” or your dog’s name lie in wait. But unlike a real graveyard, this one isn’t peaceful. Hackers roam among the tombstones, scavenging for compromised passwords they can use to break into your accounts. Welcome to the compromised passwords graveyard, a chilling reminder of how vulnerable our online lives can be without proper password hygiene. In this guide, we’ll show you how to stay away from this graveyard and ensure your passwords, and your online security remain very much alive.

Uncategorised 5 min read

What to Do If TikTok Is Unavailable In Your Country

The US TikTok users started getting the app’s ban messages on the 18th of January around 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, but now you can use it in the US if you have the app already installed on your device The app is still unavailable in the AppStore and Google Play, while relatable apps CapCut, Marvel Snap, and Lemon8 are fully unavailable across the United States. However, this news isn’t a reason for disappointment as there is a good workaround you can rely on. Keep on reading to learn how you can use TikTok if it has gone dark in your country.

Red team and Team blue
Red team and Team blue
Cybersecurity 5 min read

Red vs Blue Team: Should Your Company Invest in These Tactics? Here’s What You Need to Know

The Red and Blue Teams are the cyber security Red and Blue Teams, respectively, specializing in distinct, but complementary roles in making your organization stronger. In the Red Team, the attackers (simulating real world cyber attacks) attempt to uncover vulnerabilities and in the Blue Team defend against these threats, to secure systems and data. Together they aid organizations in identifying weaknesses and build a strong security strategy.  In this article, we’ll dive into what each team does, how they work together, and how tools like VeePN can support both teams in securing sensitive information.

Data breach prevention
Data breach prevention
Cybersecurity 4 min read

Data Breach Prevention: Strategies and Security Tools You Need

Every click, every login, every transaction leaves a digital footprint. Hackers are digital predators looking for the smallest hole in your defenses. What if your life was hack proof? What if your data, accounts and privacy were untouchable. And the best part is you don’t have to imagine. This guide to data breach prevention will show you how to build a hack proof digital fortress today.

Email security best practices
Email security best practices
Uncategorised 6 min read

A Hacker’s Guide Into Your Inbox and 5 Email Security Best Practices to Prevent the Hacks

What does a hacker see when they look at your inbox? A treasure trove of sensitive data, login credentials, and financial data waiting to be exploited. If you don't want to let the hackers in, keep reading, as we’ll reveal the strategies hackers use to infiltrate email accounts — and, more importantly, top 5 email security best practices on how you can stop them. 

What is zero day threat
What is zero day threat
Cybersecurity 5 min read

What Is a Zero-Day Threat? Understanding the Risks and How to Protect Yourself

From the dawn of time, humanity has feared the unknown. Shadows in the dark, uncharted oceans, unexplored galaxies—all evoke a sense of vulnerability. In the digital age, this primal fear finds a new form: zero-day threats, unseen vulnerabilities that lurk in our software, waiting to be exploited before anyone knows they exist. Just as ancient sailors prepared for monsters they might never encounter, modern users must fortify themselves against these elusive digital dangers. Let’s uncover the mystery of what a zero-day threat is and arm yourself with the tools to face the unknown. 

Protection from malware
Protection from malware
Cryptocurrency 6 min read

Protection from Malware: Best Practices and Tools for Every Device

A lone traveler venturing into the dark and treacherous woods of the Internet, beware! Unseen monsters such as viruses, ransomware, and spyware lie in wait to ambush unsuspecting explorers like you. This guide would serve you as your map, illuminating the paths to safety, while VeePN can be your trusted weapon, shielding you from harm and ensuring a reliable malware protection. Ready to journey with confidence? Let’s dive into the essentials of protection from malware right now!

Spyware protection
Spyware protection
Cybersecurity 8 min read

Spyware Protection: How to Defend Yourself Against Hidden Threats 

Did you know that spyware attacks your personal gadgets, tracking your every move and hijacking your sensitive information without you knowing? Around 560,000 pieces of spyware are detected daily, which translates into 80% of web clients being spied on each single day! No need to state the obvious, but it’s pivotal to keep yourself secured against this risk alongside other...

Prevent ransomware attacks
Prevent ransomware attacks
Cybersecurity 8 min read

How to Prevent Ransomware Attacks: Best Practices and Tips

So, have you heard of those ransomware attacks? They’re one of the worst fears of online business. Hackers are growing savvy, and they’re demanding a higher ransom year on year. In 2024, the average ransom they’re asking for is somewhere between $2.74 billion — one million more than last year! Crazy, right? Which is why it’s absolutely crucial to learn how to prevent these attacks from destroying your company. To help you stay away from online threats, we collected some good tips to prevent ransomware attacks. Ready to learn a few?

Dark web search engines
Dark web search engines
Cybersecurity 6 min read

Dark Web Monitoring: The Key to Safeguarding Your Data

Around 978,957 cases of data exposure on the dark web have been reported for the last 6 months, which is a 10% increase when compared with the first half of 2024. Owing to its anonymity, the dark web has become a convenient source of sensitive data hackers can use to attack their victims.  For that reason, many businesses start to...

Is WeBull Safe
Is WeBull Safe
Cybersecurity 6 min read

Is WeBull Safe? What Every Trader Should Know

WeBull has been making waves as a go-to trading platform thanks to its sleek, easy-to-use design and commission-free trades. But let’s be real — when it comes to putting your money there, the big question is always: Is WeBull safe? Before you dive in and start trading, it’s smart to know the ins and outs of WeBull’s security setup, risks that come with it, and what you can do to keep your account locked down. In this article, we’re breaking it all down so you can trade with confidence.

What does factory reset do?
What does factory reset do?
Good to know 6 min read

What Does Factory Reset Do? Here’s What Gets Deleted and How to Protect Your Data

Thinking about hitting the reset button? Bold move, so you might be asking: “What does a factory reset do?” This activity can feel like a new beginning for your device, but this new beginning also applies to your stored information and settings. In this post, we'll go through what happens during a factory reset and how to secure your important information before and after the process.