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What Is Grey Box Penetration Testing and Why Should You Use It?

Grey box testing is one way organizations are raising their defenses against cyberattacks. Is it time for your team to do the same?

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The 7 Stages of Hacking Explained

How do cybercriminals find out who to hack? And how do they actually hack a system and steal data? Here's what you need to know.

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What Is QRishing and How Can You Avoid It?

Do you scan every QR code you see? This clever phishing scam might make you think twice...

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DoorDash vs. UberEats vs. GrubHub: Are These Food Delivery Apps Safe?

Food delivery services might offer great meals, but they might not be all they're cracked up to be—especially when it comes to how secure they are.

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Is Wickr Secure? How the Encrypted Instant Messenger App Works

Wickr promises end-to-end encryption on your instant messages and much more, so is it secure to use? How does it compare to other instant messengers?

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Samsung Suffers Another Massive Data Breach: Should You Be Worried?

For the second time in 2022, Samsung's suffered a data breach. Though the company seems very relaxed about it, you need to know what was compromised.

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What Is Data Leakage and How Can You Prevent It?

We often hear about data leaks in the news. But what does this mean, how does it affect your data, and how can you prevent it?

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13 Online Security Tips for Journalists and Bloggers

Whether you're a journalist, blogger, or are just privacy-minded, here are some top tips to keep your personal data secure.

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The 3 Best Secure Messaging Apps for Windows

Want to ensure that only your intended recipient gets to see your message? Here are the most secure messaging apps on Windows.

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What Is Mobile Application Management and Why Is It Important?

How do you secure your company data when employees use various devices and apps? That's where Mobile Application Management comes in handy...

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How Secure Is Microsoft OneDrive?

Is OneDrive secure enough to trust with your important files? Here are the security advantages and disadvantages of using the storage system.

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Why Should You Choose RAM-Only VPN Servers?

A VPN with RAM-only servers stores data and all applications in the volatile memory. Learn what it means and how it's different from traditional VPNs.

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Protect Your Privacy on the Go With These Portable Windows Apps

Public hotspots and PCs are dangerous for your privacy. Protect yourself while you're out and about with these portable privacy apps for Windows.

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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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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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6 Privacy Benefits of Using Linux

Open-source Linux distributions maintain your privacy better than proprietary operating systems. But how?

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How to Back Up Your Windows Installation With Macrium Reflect

Macrium Reflect is easy to use and totally free, making it a fantastic tool for making a backup of your Windows machine.

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How to Password Protect a Folder in Windows

Need to keep a Windows folder private? Here are a few methods you can use to password protect your files on a Windows 10 PC.

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The 10 Best Ways to Share Your Files Securely

Stay safe from hackers by following these effective practices while sharing files.

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Avoid These 3 Types of App if You Care About Privacy

You can't always trust smartphone apps with your data. Here are the types of app you need to avoid and why.

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