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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 Muncaster • 02 Feb 2026
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 Muncaster • 27 Jan 2026
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 Bravo • 20 Jan 2026
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 Bravo • 08 Jan 2026
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 Muncaster • 13 Nov 2025
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
Editor • 07 Nov 2025
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 Muncaster • 13 Oct 2025
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 Muncaster • 29 Jul 2025
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 Muncaster • 24 Jul 2025