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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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What Is Fargo Ransomware and How Can You Avoid It?

Falling for ransomware is a scary prospect, so in order to protect yourself from it, you need to know its variations, including Fargo...

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How Norton's Acquisitions Changed the Antivirus Industry

Avira, Avast, BullGuard, and beyond: Norton has taken over loads of companies in the past, so how have these affected the wider antivirus industry?

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How Do Deepfakes Work and Who Is Using Them?

You've probably seen more deepfakes than you realize, but how do they actually work?

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What Is the XChaCha20 Encryption Algorithm?

The Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) might be a thing of the past. So what exactly is XChaCha20 encryption, the new kid on the block?

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7 Ways to Protect Your Email Account and Avoid Scams

People fear hackers, but many attacks simply arrive via email. Here's what you can do to secure your account and safeguard your data.

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10 Best Practices to Implement Zero Trust Security

Looking for a belt-and-braces approach to securing your network? Zero trust security could be the key. Here's how to approach it.

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How to Improve Your Privacy and Security by Changing These Firefox Settings

How can you make Firefox more secure? How can you stop unnecessary tracking on the browser? It's easier than you might think...

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Can You Trust Free Crypto Exchanges?

Free sounds great, right? But surely there's a catch...

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4 Cybersecurity Risks of Remote Work and How to Tackle Them

Working from home? You're susceptible to cyberattacks. So what threats do you face? And how can you protect yourself?

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3D Secure Protects Your Online Payments: Here's How It Works

If you ever shop online, you've probably come face to face with 3D Secure (or 3DS), perhaps without even realizing it. Here's what you need to know.

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Is WhatsApp Safe? 5 Scams, Threats, and Security Risks to Know About

WhatsApp security is a challenge, making it a frequent target of scammers and hackers. Is WhatsApp safe? Here’s what you need to know.

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What Is Phishing? How Dangerous Is It?

You might have heard of phishing and how terrible it can be to fall victim to it. But what actually is phishing? How does it work?

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What Is Crimeware and Is It the Same as Malware?

Malware is malicious software, but crimeware sounds like software that can be used to carry out crimes. So do they mean the same? Not quite...

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What Is the Discord Name and Shame Scam? How to Avoid It

Received a message from a friend on Discord telling you they've blocked you because of dubious accusations against you? It's probably a scam...

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A Quick Guide to Windows 11 22H2's Phishing Protection Tool

Windows 11's 22H2 update introduces a phishing protection tool that can warn you if you enter your password into a malicious website or app.

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Should You Clean, Quarantine, or Delete a Virus?

What happens if your device has been infected by malware? You might be given the option to delete, clean, or quarantine viruses: which do you choose?

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Why Is There No Internet When My VPN Is On?

Do you have trouble connecting to the internet while your VPN is turned on? Read on to discover the reasons behind this annoyance.

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Anyone Can Hack Your Snapchat—Here's How to Stop Them

It's possible that cybercriminals can hack into your Snapchat account. Here's how, and what you need to do to stop them.

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How Does a Twitter Crypto Scam Work?

You've likely seen these scams on Twitter, but how does the scam play out?

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