Malware 101: Types, How They Spread, and How to Protect Yourself
Learn the different types of malware — ransomware, trojans, spyware, and more — how they spread, and the practical steps to protect yourself and recover if infected.
PlainlySec Team
What Is a VPN and Do You Actually Need One? A Beginner’s Honest Guide
An honest, hype-free guide to VPNs — what they actually do, what they don’t do, when you really need one, and how to choose a trustworthy provider.
How to Secure Your Home Network: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A step-by-step beginner guide to securing your home Wi-Fi network — from changing default passwords to DNS settings and guest networks.
How to Recognize and Avoid Phishing Attacks: A Practical Guide
A practical guide to recognizing phishing emails, texts, and calls — with real examples, red flags to spot, and step-by-step instructions for what to do if you get targeted.
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Explained: Why One Password Is Never Enough
Learn what two-factor authentication is, why it matters, and which 2FA method — hardware key, authenticator app, or SMS — you should actually use to protect your accounts.
Password Security 101: How to Create and Manage Strong Passwords
A beginner-friendly guide to password security — how attackers crack passwords, what makes a password strong, and how to use a password manager effectively.
What Is Cybersecurity? A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Safe Online
A plain-English introduction to cybersecurity fundamentals — what it is, why it matters, and the practical steps any beginner can take to stay safe online.
Complete Ransomware Defense Playbook: Prevention, Detection, and Recovery
A complete ransomware defense guide covering the full attack kill chain, prevention controls, Splunk detection rules, and a step-by-step incident response plan for when ransomware hits.
How to Start a Cybersecurity Career: A Complete Beginner Roadmap
A concrete roadmap to breaking into cybersecurity — free learning resources, home lab setup, certifications that matter, bug bounty hunting, CTF competitions, and portfolio building.
Zero Trust Security: How to Implement It with Free Open-Source Tools
A practical zero trust implementation guide using Keycloak, OpenZiti, and Conjur — covering identity verification, network micro-segmentation, device compliance, and privileged access management.