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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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The 4 Best Mac and Windows Browsers With a Built-in VPN

Security is vital online, so a VPN is a useful tool. If you're not sure how to set one up, here are the four best browsers with one built-in.

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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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How to Maintain Your Privacy When Using Alexa: 8 Easy Ways

Amazon's Alexa is an extremely useful virtual assistant to have at your disposal. However, you might not want Alexa knowing everything about you...

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What Is AES-256 Encryption? How Does It Work?

It's often touted as the most secure form of encryption, but how does AES-256 protect your privacy?

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What Is Grayware and Is It Dangerous?

Grayware can be a confusing term, so what actually is it? Is it worse than malware? And what does grayware actually look like?

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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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How to Lock Notes on iPhone With a Password

Keep your iPhone notes secure by locking them behind a password, and find out what you can do if you forget it.

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The 5 Best Ways to Secure Your Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency can be rewarding but dangerous, especially with so many cybersecurity risks. So how should you protect your crypto?

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How to Spot and Avoid an Online Dating Scammer: 8 Red Flags

Do you date online? Here are several tips and red flags to help you spot and avoid scammers on online dating sites.

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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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What Is Clone Phishing?

A lot of people are aware of phishing but don't know all the variations of it. So here's what you need to know about clone phishing.

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What Is a Buffer Overflow Attack and How Can You Prevent It?

Hackers have exploited the buffer overflow vulnerability for years. Here's how to stay safe.

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What Are Crypto Cloud Mining Scams?

Looking to invest in cryptocurrency? The industry is already rife with scams, so here's how to avoid cloud mining scammers.

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Microsoft Defender Has Arrived on All Your Devices... but It'll Cost You

You'll need to subscribe to Microsoft 365 before you can enjoy Defender outside of a Windows system.

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What Is an Eclipse Attack in Crypto?

Although rare, an eclipse attack can have significant consequences.

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How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Your Fitbit Account

Health data is increasingly at risk when passwords appear in data leaks. Using 2FA can help guard your Fitbit account and health data.

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What Is Microsoft Defender's Limited Periodic Scanning, and How Do You Turn It On?

Give yourself an added layer of security against malicious threats with Windows Defender’s limited periodic scanning.

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5 Common Encryption Types and Why You Shouldn't Make Your Own

Is it a good idea roll your own encryption algorithm? Ever wonder what types of encryption are the most common? Let's find out.

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Save Up to 60% On NordPass: Keep Your Passwords Safe

This year, NordPass is having its biggest sale yet, with Premium subscriptions down by up to 60%, so save your money and your data! 

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7 Tips to Protect Your Smartphone From Theft

Smartphones are expensive, which is why they're so interesting to thieves. Protect your phone from theft with these tips.

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