Cybersecurity
How to Stay Safe On Free Gaming Websites
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December 26, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Everyone has their vices. The world can be a big and exhausting place sometimes, which makes temporary escapes all the more important. Some decide to bake cookies to escape, others exercise and many play video games. Seriously, for individuals of all …
Understanding Firewalls and How they Protect Your Computer and Data
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November 10, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Before we delve into the world of firewalls, you need to understand what broadband is and how it works. You’ll also need to learn how a router connects with broadband technology. A router takes information, generally from a broadband signal, and delivers …
How to Protect Yourself From the KRACK Attack
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October 30, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Last week, news about a Key Reinstallation Attack (KRACK) went public. There is a security flaw in Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2), a protocol that secures all modern protected Wi-Fi networks. An adversary can break the encryption between a router and a …
What Is Clickbait and How to Navigate It Securely
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October 21, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Have you ever read something online that starts with, “You’ll NEVER believe …”? If so, you’ve been subject to clickbait. Simply put, clickbait entices its viewers to click. It piques their interest with a catchy photo or caption that seems too good to …
8 Things to Know About Internet Trolls
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October 5, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — If you use social media, you’ve probably heard, or will hear, about a group of users called “trolls.” These individuals thrive on attention and can incite hatred and provoke anger across various online platforms. They are at their happiest when they …
What is a VPN? Virtual Private Networks Explained
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September 27, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, allows computers, or whole networks of computers, to securely and confidentially connect with each other over the Internet. When you send data from your computer to a web site, or an email address, or one of the many …
Phishing Attacks and Email Spoofing – How to Reduce the Risks
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March 24, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Your passwords are the keys to your personal information. If hackers and other online spammers and scam artists can collect enough information about you, some of it already publicly available, they might be able to piece it all together to guess your …