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How to Protect Yourself After an Alleged WhatsApp Data Breach

Data from 487 million WhatsApp accounts is seemingly up for sale online. Here's what's happened and how you can keep yourself safe.

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Love Online Shopping? 5 Postal Scams You Should Avoid

Online shopping has soared in recent times, so you need to know about these postal scams targeting mail order customers.

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Using Your Smartphone as a Hotspot? Here's How to Secure It

Using your mobile data is safer than connecting to public Wi-Fi, but it's not perfect. Here's how to stay safe with a mobile hotspot.

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In-Display Fingerprint Scanner Not Working on Android? Try These Fixes

Here are 10 solutions you can try when the in-display fingerprint sensor on your Android phone is broken, or just not working as well as it should be.

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5 Reasons Installing Fewer Apps Helps You Stay Safe

Do you really need another app on your device? You might think there's no harm in downloading apps to your heart's content, but you'd be wrong...

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What Is Crypto Mugging and How Can You Stay Safe?

Someone doesn't have to resort to phishing or malware to get access to your cryptocurrency. Some thieves simply use good old-fashioned mugging.

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How to Tell If Your Smartphone Is Being Used to Mine Crypto

Cybercriminals can use your phone for malicious ends and eventually damage your hardware. So how can you spot this seemingly-silent attack?

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How to Access Tor on Your Smartphone

Tor is great for your privacy and security, but how can you access it on your smartphone? It's much easier than you might think...

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5 Common Smartphone Security Myths, Debunked

Virtually everyone has a smartphone, but that doesn't mean they understand the security in place on devices. Here's the truth about mobile security.

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Is Your Internet Connection Secure? Use This App to Find Out

How do you check whether your network is secure? Using this simple app can help you determine whether your internet connection is safe.

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How to Prevent Malware on Your Android Device

If your Android phone gets hit by malware it can put your personal data at risk. Here are some top tips on how to avoid it.

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Why Unofficial WhatsApp Apps Are a Security Risk

YoWhatsApp is a popular MOD, but scammers encouraged users to download a fake version. It just goes to show why unofficial apps are a bad idea.

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The 5 Best Free Apps to Strengthen Your Smartphone's Security

Staying secure doesn't have to cost! So, what are the best, free apps to boost your smartphone's security and privacy?

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4 Cheap Ways to Protect Yourself From Hackers in Public

Do you use your laptop or smartphone in public? Everyone does! So how can you protect yourself from cybercriminals when you're away from home?

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5 Ways to Recognize WhatsApp Spam (And What to Do About It)

WhatsApp spam is becoming an issue. Here's how to spot WhatsApp dangers and what you can do to stay safe and secure.

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Does a Factory Reset Remove Viruses From Your Phone?

Running a factory reset on your phone can potentially clear out a persistent virus that is otherwise hard to remove. But does it remove all viruses?

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Think Your Phone Has Been Hacked? Here's What to Do Next

Think there's a problem with your iPhone or Android device? Here's what to do if your phone has been hacked.

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5 Ways to Check If Your Android Device Is Hacked

If your Android phone is slow, shows pop-ups, or freezes, it might have been hacked. Here's how to check and what to do next.

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Got Pop-Up Ads on Android? How to Spot and Remove Them

Are you seeing unwanted pop-up ads on Android? Here's how to stop pop-up ads on your Android phone home screen.

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How Your Phone Can Be Hacked Remotely and What You Can Do to Stop It

Think all the data on your phone is safe in your pocket? Think again. Here's how hackers can subvert your phone remotely.

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