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Worms vs. Viruses: What’s the Difference?
Worms and viruses are both types of malware. Worms are more self-sufficient and spread independently through networks, while viruses need human help and a host…
What is the difference between a data leak and a data breach?
You have no doubt heard of ‘data breaches’ and ‘data leaks’ – but did you know they are slightly different things? In this article we’ll…
Worms vs. Viruses: What’s the difference?
Two of the most common forms of malware are worms and viruses. Knowing how they work can limit the damage of a malware attack sooner and help avoid infection altogether.
Genomics company 23andMe to pay up to $10,000 per person to victims of data breach
As you may remember, last year, we reported on 23andMe getting hit by a cyber-attack that affected a huge percentage of its user base. The…
LinkedIn suspends some AI training operations
Business social network LinkedIn has announced they are to suspend the use of UK user data for training their artificial intelligence models. The decision comes…
Securing Your Online Accounts: A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s digital world, securing your online accounts has never been more crucial. As we become more connected, we expose ourselves to cyber risks that…
Why ‘never expire’ passwords are a security nightmare
Passwords are a serious problem for everyone. We all have dozens of online accounts, each with its own password to remember. Often people use the…