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Malgent removal guide (Trojan:Win32/Malgent)
If you've received a security alert for Trojan:Win32/Malgent, it's important to take steps to resolve it. Microsoft’s security intelligence identifies Win32/Malgent as a trojan, which is a type of m...
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Data harvesting: What it is and how to stay protected
Data harvesting is the process of collecting large amounts of personal or organizational information online. Companies, websites, and apps gather this data to analyze behaviors, target advertising, or...
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Desktop virtualization: The complete guide
Most of us might think of a desktop as something fixed to a single machine. But what if your desktop wasn’t tied to the hardware at all? With desktop virtualization, your entire environment can run ...
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What are data brokers? A complete guide to your privacy and protection
Every time you browse the web, sign up for a service, or fill out an online form, traces of your personal life are being collected. Sometimes, this information is collected and sold by companies known...
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How to remove yourself from data broker sites and protect your privacy
Data brokers make their money by collecting personal information about consumers and reselling it. That information can be funneled into public people search sites, sold to advertisers, shared with in...
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Fast flux networks: Complete guide to risks and detection
Fast flux is a Domain Name System (DNS)-based evasion technique that rapidly rotates the IP addresses associated with a malicious domain so that it doesn’t remain at a single host. Attackers achieve...
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How to protect your email: Step-by-step guide
Your email account is an important point of access to the rest of your online life. Many services use it as the primary recovery channel, so whoever controls your inbox can request password resets, in...
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Wacatac trojan: What it is and how to remove it safely
It can be very unsettling to discover that your device may be infected with the Wacatac trojan. This type of malware can steal data, install other malicious programs, or open backdoors for attackers, ...
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How to know if your computer has a virus (Windows and Mac)
Computer viruses and other malware affect both Windows and macOS systems. Some types cause obvious disruptions: endless pop-ups, crashing apps, or a system that slows to a crawl. Others are designed f...
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Identity theft insurance: What it is and whether it’s worth it
Online identity theft is a widespread problem that can happen when you least expect it. If criminals gain access to your personal data, dealing with the fallout can be stressful, time-consuming, and e...