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TangleBot: New Malware Uses COVID-19 Misinformation to Target Android Users

Beware this recent smishing scam involving false vaccine appointments and misinformation to trick you into surrendering your personal data.

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Do Menu QR Codes Pose a Risk to Your Privacy?

Digital versions of menu cards at restaurants might be preventing the spread of germs, but are they costing you your privacy? 

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How to Enable WireGuard on ProtonVPN

You can use WireGuard on ProtonVPN on Android, iOS, and Windows. Here's how to enable it on your device.

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What Is Flubot Malware on Android?

Android users need to know about this spyware that can be spread by SMS and steals financial data.

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Fake Android Crypto Mining Apps: Here's What You Need to Know

Looking to make a quick buck through cryptocurrency mining? Be careful because you shouldn't trust every crypto app on the Play Store.

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Is Someone on Cash App Stealing Your Money?

Worried about someone scamming you on Cash App? Your best defense is knowledge, so learn how scammers might try to trick you.

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How to Secure Your iPhone SIM Card With a SIM PIN

Keep your SIM card secure by setting up a PIN code to use with it.

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The 5 Best Free VPNs for Android

Are you looking for a free VPN service for Android? Here are the best virtual private networks for users with devices running Android.

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How to Change Your iPhone Passcode

Keep your iPhone secure by changing your passcode every now and then.

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What Is Pegasus Spyware and Should You Be Worried About It?

Pegasus can be downloaded onto any iOS or Android device and can spy on your activities. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Get the Android 12 Privacy Dashboard on Any Phone Today

The Android 12 Privacy Dashboard lets you see and control how apps use your phone. Here's how to get it on your device today.

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Is Jailbreaking a Device Illegal?

Jailbreaking your smartphone or games console might seem tempting, but what are the risks of cracking your device?

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Just How Secure Are Biometrics?

Face ID, fingerprint scanners, iris recognition: these biometric methods are already used by many, so are they actually safe?

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How to Check if a Second-Hand iPhone Was Stolen Before Buying

Thinking of buying a second-hand iPhone? You need to make sure it's not been reported as stolen or lost first.

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CopperheadOS: The Secure, Private, Google-Free Android ROM

Want the highest level of privacy and security on your Android phone? The CopperheadOS custom ROM might be for you.

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My Smartphone Is Too Hot: Does It Have a Virus?

Your smartphone overheating can be a sign of malware. So what can you do? What else can make your phone get too hot?

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What Is Cydia on My iPhone and What Does It Mean for My Security?

Bought a second-hand iPhone and found the Cydia app on there? Here's what Cydia is and what that means for you.

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Face ID: Can Strangers Unlock Your Smartphone and How Can You Prevent It?

Facial recognition software can fail, and this is either an inconvenience or a security risk. Here's how that can happen.

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Are Digital Driver Licenses Safe?

The digital copies of our IDs can be conveniently stored on our smartphones, but they do pose some security concerns.

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What Data Might Your Employees Steal and Why?

Here are the common types of data that employees steal, why those thefts might take place, and what you can do about it.

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