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  • What Is Social Engineering? Signs, Types, and Safety Tips

    What Is Social Engineering? Signs, Types, and Safety Tips

    Cybersecurity often fails because of the human element. Companies can deploy the latest AI-powered intrusion detection and antivirus software, yet a single manipulated employee can open the door for an attacker. That is what social engineering targets: people and their emotions. Unlike technical exploits that take advantage of software or system weaknesses, these attacks can Read more

  • DNS Record Types Explained: A Practical Guide

    DNS Record Types Explained: A Practical Guide

    When you type a domain name into your browser’s address bar and hit Enter, you activate a special communication system known as the domain name system (DNS). This system translates your text into an IP address, which is a special code your browser uses to connect to the site you’re looking for. To make that Read more

  • What Is an IPsec VPN and How It Works in 2025

    What Is an IPsec VPN and How It Works in 2025

    IPsec VPN pops up in conversations about network security, yet it often sounds more like a math problem than a privacy tool. The truth is, it’s one of the most reliable ways to protect data traveling between two or more points. And once you understand the basics, it’s surprisingly straightforward. In this guide, we’ll explain Read more

  • Wacatac Trojan: What Is It And How To Remove It

    Wacatac Trojan: What Is It And How To Remove It

    The Wacatac trojan is a kind of malware that usually targets Windows PCs. This trojan can hide very well to evade detection, steal your passwords and credentials, download other malware, and act as a Remote Access Trojan (RAT).  In this article, we’ll explore all you need to know about Wacatac trojans. From understanding their behavior Read more

  • VLAN vs VPN: How They Differ and Why It Matters

    VLAN vs VPN: How They Differ and Why It Matters

    VLANs and VPNs play a role in networking and cybersecurity, but they do it in different ways. A VLAN organizes your local network into isolated groups, while a VPN encrypts data that leaves your device or network. In this article, you’ll learn exactly how each works, when you need each, and how combining the two Read more

  • IKEv2 vs. OpenVPN: Which VPN Protocol Should You Use?

    IKEv2 vs. OpenVPN: Which VPN Protocol Should You Use?

    If you’ve ever scrolled through your VPN settings and seen the option to enable the IKEv2 or OpenVPN protocol, you might’ve wondered which one’s better and if it really matters which you choose. The short answer is that it depends on how and where you use your VPN. IKEv2 is built for speed and stability, Read more