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What Is Malspam and How Can You Protect Yourself?

Spam is annoying, but malspam is dangerous. Don't click any links or download attachments, and back away slowly.

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How to Fix Google Authenticator Codes That Have Stopped Working

Are your Google Authenticator codes not working? It might be related to a problem on your phone. Here's how to fix it.

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How a Simple Browser Search Can Lead You to a Scam

Many of us click on the first search engine result that comes up, but doing so puts you at risk of being scammed.

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How to Force Windows 11 to Notify You When Someone Accesses Your Camera

Who's peeking at you? Check when someone's using your camera on Windows 11.

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6 Key Questions to Ask Yourself When Scaling Up Your Cybersecurity

Looking to beef up your security? Whether you're on a budget or just don't know where to start, here are the questions you need to ask yourself first.

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What Is Windows Credential Guard, and Should You Use It?

Enterprise and Pro versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer Credential Guard, but what does that do, and how can you enable it?

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What Is the Norton Subscription Renewal Email Scam? How to Avoid It

Received an email supposedly from Norton telling you that your subscription is about to renew? It might be a scam. Here's what you need to know.

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The Pros and Cons of Using Free VPN Services as a Remote Worker

Should people working from home use a VPN? You're probably tempted to plump for a free one, but here's what you need to know first.

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What Is Cloudflare WARP? Should You Use It?

Worried about lags when connecting to a VPN? Or about how much securing your connection costs? WARP is a great option for you.

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What Is Carding and How Can You Stay Safe From It?

Everyone is at risk from carding, a type of financial fraud which leaves you open to monetary losses and identity theft.

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Spam vs. Phishing: How Are These Unwanted Messages Different?

No one wants spam, but phishing is even worse. One is a nuisance, while the other can be a threat to your finances or worse.

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Could TikTok Be Banned in the US?

Amid safety concerns surrounding TikTok, the US is seeking legislative action to ban the social app. Here's what you need to know.

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What Is BlackCat Ransomware and How Can You Prevent It?

BlackCat is actually the name of a type of ransomware and the hacking group responsible for it. Here's what you need to know.

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7 Signs of a Suspicious Cryptocurrency Platform

Cybercriminals develop crypto platforms dedicated to stealing your money. Here are some red flags to watch out for to keep your crypto safe.

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ProtonMail vs. Tutanota: Which Encrypted Email Service Is Best?

We compare Tutanota and ProtonMail, accounting for security and privacy features, spam filters, ease of use, and more.

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The Biggest Security Threat of 2023? It's Phishing

There's an abundance of scams cybercriminals use to target your private data. So what's the biggest threat of 2023? The answer might shock you.

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Has Your Email Address Leaked to the Dark Web? How to Check and What to Do

Do you think your data has been compromised? Here's how to check if your email has leaked to the dark web, and what to do about it.

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6 Ways Your Privacy and Security Were Threatened in 2022

Our world isn't very conducive to anyone concerned about their privacy. Here are a few ways cybercriminals have been stealing your data in 2022.

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Are CAPTCHAs Important? Here's What You Need to Know

We've all had to tick the box, or the photos, to prove we're real humans, but how important actually are CAPTCHAs? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Prevent Cross-Site Scripting Using HTML, JavaScript, and DOM

Cross-scripting vulnerabilities leave your website open to manipulation by attackers. So how can you stop XSS attacks?

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