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Cybersecurity threats: Main types and new threats in 2024

The more reliant we become on digital devices and the internet, the more we are at risk from cybersecurity threats. Understanding the dangers you face in cyberspace is the first step to protecting yourself from them. In this article, we cover the most common cybersecurity threats and provide actionable steps to stay safe online. What…
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August 6, 2024 0

What is the ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)?

The ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) is a protocol used by devices to diagnose network communication problems. Network administrators commonly use it to determine whether networks work properly, but it can also be abused by hackers to launch DDoS attacks. Contents What is the ICMP protocol? ICMP vs. TCP What is the function of the…
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November 8, 2023 0

Ping flood attack: How it works and how you can defend against it

Ping requests are small packets of data used by devices to test connectivity, but when sent in large numbers, they can flood the network with traffic and slow or even shut down the network. This is called a ping flood attack (or ICMP flood). Learn everything you need to know about a ping flood –…
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October 26, 2023 0

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