Encryption

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Which is the best anti-virus software? A comparison

Antivirus software has sadly become indispensable as new types of threats against your system continue to emerge. Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and many other types of malware threaten to infect your system and could cause significant damage. To counteract these threats,…

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What are cyberattacks and how to prevent them

Cyberattacks pose a threat to individuals, businesses, and government agencies alike. Criminals are constantly coming up with new techniques to cause as much damage as possible. Their motives vary widely—from pure greed to the pursuit of political goals. But how can you protect…

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What is port scanning?

It’s easy to lose track of all the different programs that are responsible for inbound and outbound data traffic. Networks hosting a large number of computer systems that are constantly communicating with online services often require technical backup. High-performance tools…

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What is a penetration test (pen test)?

The more complex a network is, the more vulnerable it is to attacks. In times when customers and partners have access to internal network structures via the internet, and can control various applications via web interfaces, IT employees are encountering more and more problems.…

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WLAN security: the best protection for your network

When you’re travelling with portable devices, you’ll find public WLAN everywhere, giving you access to the world wide web. Even in residential and work spaces, practical wireless networking is widespread. It’s easy to forget that there’s a risk involved when transferring data…

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How to protect your email address on your website from spam

Spam robots, so-called harvesters, consistently search the internet for e-mail addresses that can be used for unlawful advertising, phishing e-mails, and spreading viruses, worms, and Trojans. You’re recommended to have your contact details on your website, but how do you stop…

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How to recognise and remove malware

Practically every PC user fears Trojan horses and computer viruses. Security is paramount if you are managing sensitive data or setting up a server. You need a comprehensive security concept to protect yourself against insidious malware. It’s helpful to know the different types…

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HSTS

HTTPS, the network protocol for TLS-encrypted data transfer online can be circumvented in some cases. The danger is that encrypted websites can be accessed via unencrypted HTTP. But the HTTPS extension HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security) forces website access via TLS…

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What is cloud security? Risks and best practices

In today’s world, we increasingly rely on cloud services. At the same time, cloud storage is by no means free from security risks. The multicloud environments of larger companies, in particular, pose a challenge for cloud security. Here, we’ll discuss the biggest security risks…

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How to find the best Hosting Provider

If you want to release a new web project today, you need to find the right host. Hosts have become a popular alternative for large companies, since they enable convenient outsourcing of certain work areas or data, saving company resources. But how do you know which host and which…

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