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Why two-factor authentication is not enough

23

May

2017

First, not every online store uses 3D Secure protection, which means that not every transaction requires a confirmation SMS message with a code. Even the CVC code (three digits on the back of the card) is no guarantee against misuse — not all transactions require one. Also, hackers can intercept the SMS messages banks send and use the verification codes to gain full access to an account.

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How to rescue your PC from ransomware

04

Apr

2017

With nasty malware like Locky making the rounds—encrypting its victims’ files, and then refusing to unlock them unless you pay up—ransomware is a serious headache. But not all ransomware is so difficult. You can remove many ransomware viruses without losing your files, but with some variants that isn’t the case.

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Viruses: Back to basics

07

Dec

2016

You may ask: What’s the connection with biological viruses? The analogy is pretty direct — viruses insert their genetic code into the DNA of infected organisms, causing the DNA to reproduce the viruses instead of synthesizing the right proteins, which are vital. The integrity of information stored in such a way may be threatened by […]

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