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Our insights and guides offer practical advice on online scams, cryptocurrency, IT security and data recovery.
Crypto exchange scam: how to spot it in 5 signs
Growing balance, blocked withdrawals, “release taxes”: the typical signs of a fake exchange and what to do right away.
ReadRansomware backup: why the 3-2-1 rule is your first defence
Three copies, two media, one off-site. And why an untested backup is not a backup.
ReadHard drive not recognized: what (not) to do before data recovery
The most common mistakes that reduce your chances of recovering data.
ReadInsights and guides: written by specialists.
The articles in this section come from the cases we handle every day. We explain how to spot a fake investment and how to protect company data from ransomware. We also cover what to do when a drive stops working. The language is simple, because this information is mainly for people who are not technical.
If you are a fraud victim, start with the first-24-hours checklist. If instead you run a company, read about our IT security for businesses. For news on threats, we also recommend the reports of ENISA, the EU agency for cyber security.
We publish new insights and guides when different scam schemes or important vulnerabilities appear. Also, every guide ends with practical advice. It covers what to do now and which mistakes to avoid. Finally, it tells you when it is better to ask a professional. That way you can check every piece of information and decide more calmly. In addition, each article links to the related service page. So you can move from theory to practice in one click, and ask us for help whenever you need it. Finally, if a topic is missing, write to us: we often turn questions from readers into new guides.