Tag: NordVPN
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Remove the Search Baron virus from a Mac
NordVPN Blog – 1.19.24 The Search Baron redirect virus is one way that a malicious attack can be done on Mac devices. While it doesn’t cause immediate or significant harm to Mac users, this type of attack can be a prelude to more serious attacks in the future. Removing it requires adjusting your system preferences…
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11 Amazon scams to know and avoid in 2024
NordVPN Blog – 12.29.23 Amazon scams are on the rise. The site has hundreds of millions of daily users, making it a great target for fraudsters. In this article, we explain how to avoid the worst Amazon scams. Source: 11 Amazon scams to know and avoid in 2024
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AI hallucinations: Causes and prevention
NordVPN Blog – 12.15.23 An AI hallucination is a phenomenon where chatbots or other tools based on a large language model powered by artificial intelligence present false or misleading information as fact. In essence, the AI uses language patterns to create its outputs rather than “understanding” the meaning behind the words. This means it can sometimes present…
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Phishing vs. smishing vs. vishing: A guide
NordVPN Blog – 12.4.23 Phishing, smishing, vishing: These threats don’t always require hackers to use sophisticated software. Learn how to recognize these social engineering attacks and stay safe online. Source: Phishing vs. smishing vs. vishing: A guide | NordVPN
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What is cloud as a service (CaaS)?
NordVPN Blog – 12.4.23 Cloud as a service (CaaS) is a business model that allows cloud service providers to host various cloud services through their servers and provide them to companies for a price or subscription fee. The model has allowed for better scalability and flexibility and lower costs. Many businesses rely on cloud computing providers…
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What is OpenVPN, and how does it work?
NordVPN Blog – 11.30.22 OpenVPN is one of the most popular virtual private network (VPN) protocols for creating VPN tunnels to establish secure connections between networks. But what is OpenVPN, what advantages does it offer, and should you ever use it? Source: What is OpenVPN, and how does it work? | NordVPN
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What is card cloning and how to prevent it
NordVPN Blog – 11.22.23 Card cloning, also known as credit card skimming, is a fraudulent practice that involves someone copying the information from the magnetic stripe of a credit or debit card. Fraudsters can then use this data to create a duplicate card to make unauthorized transactions. Source: What is card cloning and how to prevent…
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Augmented reality (AR) vs. virtual reality (VR)
NordVPN Blog – 9.29.23 Augmented reality and virtual reality are two important terms in the digital world. Though they sound somewhat similar, these technologies have distinctive features and are not synonymous. What are the differences between augmented and virtual reality, and how does each technology work? Read on to find out. Source: Augmented reality (AR)…