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Alexiei Zahorski-

Alexiei Zahorski

About Alexiei Zahorski

Alexei is a security content writer at MUO.

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You Don't Need a Subscription: How to Save Video From Your Ring Doorbell for Free

Ring asks you to pay a monthly fee to save footage from its doorbells, but you don't have to. Here's how to record Ring video without a subscription.

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What Do All the Colors on Google Maps Mean?

Google Maps' colors have different meanings, but what are they? We dive into all the Google Maps colors and what they mean.

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What Is the Lazarus Group? Is It Really Comprised of North Korean Hackers?

Suspected to be funded by the North Korean government, the Lazarus Group poses a threat to the whole world.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Twofish Encryption Algorithm

Many believe Twofish is more secure than AES, the most popular encryption algorithm in the world.

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What Is the YTStealer Malware and What Does It Do?

This malware can steal your YouTube account and sell it on the dark web. Here's what you need to know about YTStealer malware.

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What Is the US Cyber Command?

You may have heard about the US Cyber Command, but what purpose does it serve? Here's everything you need to know.

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What Are the 5 Main Types of Firewall?

Choosing the right firewall is imperative to ensure you get the security you need.

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3 Ways to Remove Images From Google Searches

One way to retrieve your privacy is to remove your images from Google searches. But how can you do that? And in what circumstances?

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How to Password Protect an External SSD

Looking to password protect your solid-state drive? Here are the best ways to secure your external SSD device.

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The 8 Best End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Storage Providers

Looking for a cloud storage service/ Make sure your data is secure with a provider that encrypts all your private information.

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What Are Cyber Soldiers and How Can You Become One?

Cyber soldiers work at the top-secret level to conduct offensive and defensive operations within the military.

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What Is a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)?

An NGFW is part of the third generation of firewalls, so what do they actually do? Do they only serve to protect the cloud?

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What Is Security Service Edge (SSE) and Why Is It Important?

This emerging concept aims to help organizations manage cloud work and data storage. Here's everything you need to know.

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How VPNs Have Shaped the Internet Over the Years

Learn about the history of VPNs and how they've evolved over the years.

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What Is a Secure Web Gateway (SWG) for the Cloud?

Learn the importance of a secure web gateway for the cloud environment.

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Google Maps Safety Features Explained

Google Maps is packed full of safety features that could just save your life. Here, we'll take a look at some of the most important ones.

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Why You Should Never Use a Free VPN If You Value Your Privacy

Looking to get a VPN for free? Think twice for your own good.

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The 5 Best USB Drive Encryption Software

Looking to encrypt your USB drive? Here are the best programs you can use.

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How to Use the Safety and Emergency Features on Your Google Pixel Phone

Pixel phones come with emergency features that could just save your life. Here's how to use them.

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How to Create Encrypted Lists, Reminders, and Files on WhatsApp

Are you using a paid-for Notepad app to save your files? Try WhatsApp instead: it's free, easy, and lets your encrypt your files. Here's how.

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