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Explore the world of digital security
Dealing with passwords
What can I do to make it easier to manage my many passwords?
Securing web browsers
Why is my web browser's security important? How can I improve it?
Botnet
How does a PC get roped into a botnet and misused?
Crypto-ransomware
Why are all my files suddenly encrypted?
Denial of Service (DoS)
My favorite site won't load. Is it under a DoS attack?
Detection
What's in a detection name? How do threats get named?
Exploit kit
What is an exploit kit? How can it attack my computer or device?
Trojan
This program I downloaded seems suspicious. Is it a trojan?
Virus
My document files keep getting corrupted. Is this a virus?
Vulnerability
What is a vulnerability? What can I do to patch it?
Worm
My PC keeps sending out emails I never created. Is this a worm?