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Loraine Balita-Centeno

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Your Website Has Been DDoSed - But What Does DDoS Mean?

What is a DDoS attack and what does it mean to get DDosed?

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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.

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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.

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3 Airbnb Scams You Need to Know About Before Booking Your Trip

Read this before booking your next vacation rental.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Do Video Game Age Ratings Still Matter?

Choosing what video game content is appropriate or not should go beyond just reading the label.

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What You Need To Know About Golang-Based Malware

This emerging threat can target multiple platforms and remain undetected.

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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...

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What Are WordPress Plugins?

Want to customize your WordPress Site? There's a plugin for that!

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Were You Affected By the Doordash Data Breach?

Find out more about the DoorDash data leak and check if your account's been compromised.

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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?

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