Loraine Balita-Centeno
Contributing since October, 2020
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About Loraine Balita-Centeno
Loraine has been writing for magazines, newspapers, and websites for 15 years. She has a master's in applied media technology and a keen interest in digital media, social media studies, and cybersecurity.
Latest Articles
How to Withdraw Money From Your TikTok Account
If you've earned money through the TikTok Live Stream Program, here's how you can cash it out from the app.
How to Make Your Photos Private on Facebook
Here's how you can change the audience settings of your Facebook photos to make them private.
What Is a TikTok Pro Account?
A TikTok Pro account can help you learn more about your audience so that you can grow your following.
What Is Cybercrime as a Service?
If cybercriminals want to launch an attack, they no longer need the skills and software to do so. Here's why.
What Is the TikTok Creator Fund?
If you regularly create content for TikTok you could be in line for a payout through the TikTok Creator Fund.
Stop Sharing Passwords: Why Netflix Might Be More Secure Than Ever
Netflix is testing a 2FA feature that will help crack down password sharing. Here's why that's actually good for subscribers.
Your Website Has Been DDoSed - But What Does DDoS Mean?
What is a DDoS attack and what does it mean to get DDosed?
What Is a Facebook Cloning Scam?
Found another version of your Facebook? Here's what the cloning scam is, and how you can protect yourself and your friends.
What Is a Password Manager?
These digital vaults secure all your online credentials, so how do they work and what is the purpose of a password manager?
Why That Email About Your Apple ID Being Locked Is a Scam
Here are the most common signs that you're dealing with a phishing email that will steal your Apple ID and password.
3 Airbnb Scams You Need to Know About Before Booking Your Trip
Read this before booking your next vacation rental.
What Are TikTok Gifts, Diamonds, and Coins?
Did you know that you can use TikTok gifts, diamonds, and coins to support creators? Here's what you should know about them.
What You Need To Know About Swatting
Swatting is a sinister, deliberate, malicious act that needs to stop. Learn how to protect yourself from swatting.
What Is a Remote Access Trojan?
Remote Access Trojans are a problem. How can you stop malware that can give hackers complete, unlimited, and remote control of your computer?
Do Video Game Age Ratings Still Matter?
Choosing what video game content is appropriate or not should go beyond just reading the label.
What You Need To Know About Golang-Based Malware
This emerging threat can target multiple platforms and remain undetected.
What Is Social Media Addiction?
It's more than just doom-scrolling. Here's what you should know about social media addiction and its warning signs...
Were You Affected By the Doordash Data Breach?
Find out more about the DoorDash data leak and check if your account's been compromised.
Smart Health Card vs. Digital Vaccination Passport: What's the Big Difference?
The post-Covid world could require digital health passports, but are they any different from existing smart health cards?