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A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.

Phil Muncaster02 Feb 2026


Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.

Phil Muncaster27 Jan 2026


Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

Once again, data shows an uncomfortable truth: the habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords is alive and well

Christian Ali Bravo20 Jan 2026


Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself

Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself

Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself

Reusing passwords may feel like a harmless shortcut – until a single breach opens the door to multiple accounts

Christian Ali Bravo08 Jan 2026


How password managers can be hacked – and how to stay safe

How password managers can be hacked – and how to stay safe

How password managers can be hacked – and how to stay safe

Look no further to learn how cybercriminals could try to crack your vault and how you can keep your logins safe

Phil Muncaster13 Nov 2025


In memoriam: David Harley

In memoriam: David Harley

In memoriam: David Harley

Former colleagues and friends remember the cybersecurity researcher, author, and mentor whose work bridged the human and technical sides of security

Editor07 Nov 2025


AI-aided malvertising: Exploiting a chatbot to spread scams

AI-aided malvertising: Exploiting a chatbot to spread scams

AI-aided malvertising: Exploiting a chatbot to spread scams

Cybercriminals have tricked X’s AI chatbot into promoting phishing scams in a technique that has been nicknamed “Grokking”. Here’s what to know about it.

Phil Muncaster13 Oct 2025


The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe

Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for

Phil Muncaster29 Jul 2025


Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Rogue CAPTCHAs: Look out for phony verification pages spreading malware

Before rushing to prove that you're not a robot, be wary of deceptive human verification pages as an increasingly popular vector for delivering malware

Phil Muncaster24 Jul 2025