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Keeping your personal data private and secure is paramount. Learn how to stay safe online with the best security software, manage your passwords, and recognize scams and other security risks.

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What Is Windows 11 S Mode, and Should You Use it?

Windows 11 S Mode gives you a more secure system, but is it worth it for your use case?

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How to Password-Protect Files and Folders on Linux

Securing your files and directories with a strong password is a sure-fire way to prevent unauthorized access and snooping on Linux.

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What Is Google Play Data and Where Is It Stored?

Google Play collects data about you, but where? Is it really secure? And how does Google Play Services also store your private information?

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The 12 Best Smart Home Security Systems

The rise of the smart home led to more affordable security systems. Now it's simple and cheap to transform a "dumb" home into a secured smart home.

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Brave vs. Tor: Which Browser Offers More Security and Privacy?

Brave and Tor are two of the most secure web browsers you can use, but which one comes out on top?

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The Top 3 Security Extensions for Brave Browser

Although Brave is a secure browser on its own, you can further improve it with these extensions or add-ons.

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RDP vs. VPNs: What's the Difference?

You might have heard that Remote Desktop Protocol and Virtual Private Networks allow remote access. So what are they? Can you use them together?

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The 10 Best Ways to Secure Your Online Identity

Protect your personal information while browsing the internet with these effective practices.

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How to Set Up Military-Grade Encryption on Windows 11

AES encryption is touted as "military-grade," and for good reason. Here's how to encrypt your data on Windows 11 with a highly secure standard.

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Thousands of Solana Wallets Hacked and Drained in Multimillion Dollar Attack

Thousands of Solana wallets have been drained in an overnight exploit resulting in the theft of millions of dollars.

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What Is Black-Box Penetration Testing and Why Should You Choose It?

If you have the budget for only one penetration testing method, a black-box test may be your best bet, and here's why.

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Microsoft Defender Is Getting an AI Upgrade

The company's purchase of RiskIQ means that Defender will soon get a powerful AI core under its hood.

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What Is Cybersquatting and How Can You Prevent It?

Also known as domain squatting, cybersquatting can be both annoying and costly. Here's what it means for you and your business.

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LockBit Ransomware Exploits Windows Defender to Load Cobalt Strike

A type of ransomware known as "LockBit 3.0" is being used to deploy Cobalt Strike payloads via the Windows Defender command line tool.

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The Top 5 Deadliest Ransomware Groups in the World

Let's take a deep dive into the world's most notorious ransomware gangs and the attacks they've carried out over the years.

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What Are the Most Secure Blockchain Smartphones?

Blockchain smartphones fall under a niche product category, but if you're in it for securely storing crypto, here are the best ones to buy.

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What Is Lockdown Mode on iOS 16 and When Should You Use It?

Apple introduced Lockdown Mode to protect iPhone and iPad users against targeted cyber attacks. But what does it do and do you need to use it?

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4 Ways Scanning QR Codes Can Expose You to Security Threats

We're all used to quickly getting information by scanning a QR code. But they're also security and privacy risks. Here's why.

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Can Remote Desktop Protocol Be Hacked?

RDP is useful but also makes you vulnerable to cyberattacks. Here's why RDP is a target and how to protect yourself.

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5 Reasons to Ditch Google Chrome for the Brave Browser

Chrome may still be the most popular browser by far, but its security concerns make Brave look much better in comparison.

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