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

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 by Georgii Chanturidze

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…

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DNS Record Types Explained: A Practical Guide

Updated on Dec 15, 2025 by Andrea Miliani

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…

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VLAN vs VPN: How They Differ and Why It Matters

Updated on Dec 4, 2025 by Georgii Chanturidze

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…

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

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 by Shauli Zacks

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…

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Residential VPN: What Is It and Do You Need One?

Updated on Nov 26, 2025 by Nedla Cemanovic

A residential VPN gives you an IP address from a real household, which helps you blend in online for added privacy. But it doesn’t come without compromises. This article will…

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Dynamic Multipoint VPN: What It Is and When to Use It

Updated on Nov 25, 2025 by Shauli Zacks

As companies grow, so does the need for a network that’s secure, scalable, and easy to manage. A Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) provides exactly that: it connects corporate branch offices…

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MPLS VPN Guide: How It Works and When to Use It

Updated on Nov 20, 2025 by Ahmed Khaled

Large organizations need stable, predictable connections to keep branch offices, call centers, and data centers online. An MPLS VPN is great at this; it gives you private lines, so there’s…

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Shared IP Address: What It Is and How It Works

Updated on Nov 18, 2025 by Andrea Miliani

Every time you browse the web, you do so through an IP (internet protocol) address, a numerical identifier that allows your device to communicate and interact online. One common type…

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VPS vs. VPN: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Use?

Updated on Nov 17, 2025 by Shauli Zacks

VPS (Virtual Private Server) and VPN (Virtual Private Network) may seem interchangeable, but they’re actually used for very different purposes Whether you need one or the other, or both depends…

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VPN for Dummies: A Beginner’s Guide to Online Privacy

Updated on Nov 14, 2025 by Shauli Zacks

Over the past few years, VPN ads have exploded. They’re on TV, in podcasts, all over social media, and even on buses. But those ads are often packed with buzzwords…

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