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Cyber Threats Security
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A significant portion of cyberattacks are successful because of human error, such as clicking on malicious links or falling for phishing scams. elaborate

Biometrics Security
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The first known use of biometrics for identification dates back to ancient Babylon, where fingerprints were used on clay tablets to verify transactions. elaborate

Lock Picking Security
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A common misconception is that lock picking requires immense strength; in reality, it relies primarily on dexterity and precise manipulation of tension and picking tools. elaborate

Privacy-Preserving Computing Security
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Privacy-preserving computing techniques like homomorphic encryption allow computations on encrypted data without ever decrypting it, meaning the data remains confidential even during processing. elaborate

Infosec Security
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The first computer virus, the Creeper, was also one of the first examples of antivirus software – a program was created to remove it. elaborate

Encryption Security
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The Enigma machine, famously used by the Nazis, relied on a type of rotor-based encryption that was eventually broken by Allied codebreakers, significantly impacting the outcome of World War II. elaborate

Digital Privacy Security
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The average person generates 1.7 megabytes of data *every second*. That's a lot of potential privacy implications. elaborate

Ethical Hacking Security
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Ethical hackers often use the same tools and techniques as malicious hackers, but with explicit permission from the target organization. elaborate

VPN services Security
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Some VPN services use a system of "virtual servers" which don't correspond to a physical location, making it difficult to pinpoint their exact geographic origin. elaborate

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