Cyber Explained
What is phishing — and why does it work?
Phishing is one of the most common ways accounts get compromised — not by hacking systems, but by convincing people. Here’s how it works, and how to spot it.
Cyber Explained
Plain English explanations of cybersecurity concepts. No jargon, no assumed knowledge — just clear answers to the questions families actually ask.
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Cyber ExplainedWhat is a password — and do we still need them?
What passwords really are, how they work behind the scenes, and simple ways to make yours stronger — plus what might replace them.
Cyber ExplainedSo they stole all those credentials. What actually happens next?
A data breach happens when information that was supposed to be private is accessed by someone who was not supposed to have it. It can happen because of a hack, a supply chain attack, a human error, or sometimes just a misconfigured system that leaves a door open without anyone noticing.
Cyber ExplainedYou didn't download anything suspicious. You just clicked update. So how did your computer get compromised?
Imagine you are a builder, and you trust your supplier completely. You have been using them for years
Cyber ExplainedThe real weapon behind most cyber attacks isn't code. It's conversation.
Someone calls your IT helpdesk. They sound calm, professional, and helpful. They know the name of an employee. They say there's been a problem with a login and they need a password reset.
Cyber ExplainedThat six-digit code your bank just sent you: what it is, why it matters, and why you should never read it out to anyone
You log in to your bank. You enter your password. Then your phone buzzes with a six-digit code, and the website asks you to type it in. You've done this a hundred times. But do you know what that code actually is — and why handing it to the wrong person would open your account to a stranger?
Cyber ExplainedWhat is a data breach — and should you be worried?
What is a data breach, should you be worried, and what should you actually do? Plain English answers with no scaremongering.