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Don't Opt Into Telegram's Free Premium Offer: Here's Why

Telegram is offering some users free Telegram Premium, but it comes with a huge catch.

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Is Windows Defender All the Antivirus Protection You Need?

Do you really need to download extra antivirus software if you have Windows Defender installed?

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Scammers Are Bombing Apple Devices With Two-Factor Password Resets: Here's How to Avoid It

Do you get waves of two-factor authentication requests? Don't panic or give in; it's exactly what the scammer wants.

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IdentityIQ Isn't a Scam, But Is It Worth It?

IdentityIQ is legit, but there are some things to watch out for.

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How to Avoid Scams When Riding With Uber

Learn how to avoid a broad range of Uber scams, along with what the most common ones are.

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X Has Enabled Calls for Everyone: Here's How and Why You Should Disable Them

Whether you want people on X calling you or not, there's some important information about the feature you shouldn't ignore.

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VPN Won't Connect? 5 Ways to Fix It

Having VPN connection issues? The solution may be simple.

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The 6 Best DNS Servers for Improved Online Safety

Changing your DNS provider? These are the six best DNS providers that'll protect your security and privacy.

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AI Is Coming for Your Social Media Data: Can You Do Anything About It?

Companies are using and selling social media data to train AI models. What can the ordinary social media user do about it?

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VoltSchemer Attacks Can Melt Your Phone, but How Likely Is It?

A VoltSchemer attack can turn your phone into a fire hazard, but should you worry?

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What Is an AI Voice Clone Family Scam? How to Spot It

AI voice cloning is incredibly easy, and it can be used to manipulate your loved ones.

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Introducing Freenginx, a Fork of The Most Popular Web Server

Nginx has been forked, but why and how will it impact you?

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The White House Wants Memory-Safe Programming, but What Is That?

Orders from the top: plug your memory leaks.

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How Scammers Are Using Your Face to Commit Fraud

The Gold Pickaxe malware is making the rounds, and its main goal is stealing a photo of your face.

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The AMC Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Email Is Legit, But Is It Worth It?

AMC settlement emails are hitting inboxes, but the amount on offer is low, to say the least.

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LockBit Is Down, But These Top 5 Other Ransomware Threats Will Take Its Place

Even with LockBit taking a hit, there are plenty of ransomware types ready to take its place.

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What Is a Proxy Server?

Heard the term "proxy server" but have no idea what it means? Here's how a proxy can help beat region blocking and more.

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VPN
VPN Blocked? Why This Happens and What to Do About It

Ever tried to connect to a website or streaming service and found your VPN is blocked? Here's why that happens.

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What Is TikTok Shop? Is It Safe to Buy From?

Here's what you need to know about TikTok Shop and whether the feature is safe to use.

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