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Philip Bates-Section Editor for Security.

Philip Bates

Section Editor for Security.

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About Philip Bates

Philip is the Security Editor for MUO, and has worked here since 2014. He’s been a freelance writer since 2012, having trained for an FdA in Professional Writing. He’s written and edited numerous books, and can usually be found reading comics while listening to The Killers.

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Here's How Much Your Identity Could Be Worth on the Dark Web

It's uncomfortable to think of yourself as a commodity, but all of your personal details, from name and address to bank account details, are worth something to online criminals. How much are you worth?

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Is Twitter Really Reading Your Direct Messages, And If So, Why?

If you're smart and limit the information you give publically, you can keep a fair degree of personal information private. But does this privacy extend to direct messages on Twitter?

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Coloring for Adults: The Best Websites for Free Printables

The Internet is lauding coloring as the latest way to de-stress after a hectic day. Head to these free printable websites if the idea just lit a fire.

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Why Companies Keeping Breaches a Secret Could be a Good Thing

With so much information online, we all worry about potential security breaches. But these breaches could be kept secret in the USA in order to protect you. It sounds crazy, so what's going on?

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Should YouTube Music Videos Have Age Ratings?

Rihanna, Robin Thicke, and Miley Cyrus. There's little doubt that music videos have got more risqué in recent years, but is it right to impose age ratings on music videos on YouTube and Vevo?

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How the Wii U's Failures Can Make Nintendo's NX a Success

Nintendo's next console, codenamed the NX, is going to be huge. Potentially. But every company has stumbles. If Nintendo has another one, could it be The End?

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AT&T Wants You to Pay for Your Privacy, but Is It Worth It?

AT&T, the telephone and Internet Service Provider (ISP) wants to protect your privacy. For just $29 a month you can opt out of GigaPower's user tracking "service". Is it worth it?

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8 Simple Things You Can Do to Fight EBay Scammers

Despite high profile and embarrassing security breaches, eBay remains very popular, but it's a big target for fraudulent activity. So how do you reduce the risk of being a victim of online eBay scammers?

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Amazon Prime Day: Why It Is Going Annual & What Have We Learnt

Was Amazon Prime Day just a glorified flash sale, or was it something more than that? Did customers come away happy with the experience? We find out.

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8 Things to Do in an Hour to Wrestle Back Privacy From Facebook

We all know that Facebook guzzles as much of your information as it can. But how can you get control of your privacy again? Quitting Facebook is an option, but other options are available.

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10 Books You Need to Read After Watching The Avengers: Age of Ultron

If you love The Avengers: Age of Ultron, then we have a selection of books you should read next in order to burrow deeper down the rabbit hole.

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Watch What YOU Want With a Clickbait Movie Plot

#ClickBaitAMovie began trending on Twitter. What happened next will shock you.

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Here's Why Your Employer Is Allowed to Track You

A US sales executive is suing her former employer after they allegedly fired her for deleting an app used to track her. Yes, your employer spies on you, but are they actually allowed to...?

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The Best of Internet: Learn How to Pilot a Drone with These Handy Websites

Drones are popular and it doesn't look like they're going away anytime soon. But they're surprisingly hard to pilot! Here's where to go when you're first learning to fly.

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The NSA Is Storing Its Data In The Cloud. But Is It Secure?

In the wake of the Edward Snowden leaks, the National Security Agency (NSA) is turning to cloud storage for their data. After they have collected information about you, how secure will it be?

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Tomorrow's Surveillance: Four Technologies The NSA Will Use to Spy on You - Soon

Surveillance is always on the cutting edge of technology. Here are four technologies that will be used to violate your privacy over the next few years.

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It Doesn't Matter If You're Not On Facebook: They're Still Tracking You

A new report claims the Facebook is tracking people without their permission. It doesn't matter if you don't use social networking service: they're still watching you. What can you do about it?

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Freedom & Mass Surveillance: UK Political Parties' Online Privacy Pledges

When one policy can change a vote, what can a political party pledge to win the support of voters with concerns over online privacy and freedom?

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How Facebook Is Changing News Journalism for the Better

News outlets are considering publishing stories straight to Facebook. It's easy to be cynical. But this change could be a good thing – for readers and journalists.

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