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Sharing is second nature to us. We share photos of our holidays, tweet our ideas, check in on our location, and blog about our lives all with a finger click. But while sharing can help us bond with others, oversharing can leave us vulnerable to serious risks that we may
Where ethical hacking or penetration testing is concerned, the initial phase is probably most critical and most neglected by novices. It is known as reconnaissance, or simply as recon. Consider recon as the information collection phase. As a burglar might plan to break into a house examining windows, doors, alarms,
Creating excellent content is half the battle, encouraging clicks is the other half. Your blog title is your initial (and sometimes sole) opportunity to leave an impression. Particularly in a space like security, where technical readers are bombarded continuously with new entries, reports, and studies, your headline must cut through
Insider threats are an increasing worry for companies of all sizes. They don't necessarily come from malicious insiders attempting to sabotage the firm, but also from careless or ignorant workers who inadvertently leak information. In this blog post, we’ll explore four major ways insider threats can cost
One of the most important bits of intelligence? Where an IP address is coming from. That's where IPinfo enters the scene. Whether you're monitoring suspicious traffic, log analysis, or OSINT (Open Source Intelligence), IP geolocation information can be incredibly useful context. And with IPinfo's
There is so much that goes into the big space of cybersecurity with its big brands Windows servers, Linux, web applications, and APIs. However, there exists another realm which silently works in the backend systems of multiple industries: MCP servers. If you're curious about what MCP servers are
Knowledge is power—and perhaps the best way to acquire that knowledge is by using OSINT, or Open Source Intelligence. OSINT entails gathering information from open sources in order to gauge threats, conduct investigations, or simply become better informed about a target system. Among the numerous OSINT tools out there,
If you have a small website, do IT for a company, or simply an inquisitive security enthusiast, one thing is certain — you must scan for vulnerabilities before they are discovered and exploited by hackers.". But how do you go about doing that? In this article, we'll take
Your information is worth more than ever before. With every application you access, website you visit, or smart wear you put on, you're likely sharing data—sometimes knowingly, but more often than not without your knowledge. The following blog discusses why user awareness and consent in data collection
Keeping yourself informed on cybersecurity trends isn't optional—it's a necessity. But let's be real, not everyone has the time to sift through lengthy reports or research papers. That's where podcasts fill in. Here are the top 5 cybersecurity podcasts you should
Passwords are ubiquitous — from email and social media to banking and work accounts. But let's face it: passwords are annoying. They're difficult to recall, easy to forget, and not very secure. That's why Microsoft is making a significant leap by making passwordless authentication the
End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is usually touted as the best method to secure our messages and information. Signal, WhatsApp, and other apps feature E2EE as a means to guarantee nobody—not hackers, not the app developers, nor even governments—can access your messages. What if there exists a loophole that quietly