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How Can You Prevent Formjacking?

Formjacking is a dangerous cyberattack that can result in financial loss and identity theft. So what is formjacking and how can you stay safe?

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Hashing vs. Encryption: What's the Difference?

You've probably heard of hashing. And you're using encryption right now. But are hashing and encryption the same thing? What do they mean?

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Suspicious of a Website? How to Check if a Site Is Secure

You visit a site that asks for your personal information. Can you trust it? Here are six signs to help you spot a fake or scam website.

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6 Ways to Make Sure Your Chrome Extensions Are Safe

Google Chrome extensions aren't always secure. Here are some easy ways to make sure your browser is safe from dubious add-ons.

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Why Do So Many VPN Services Collect Tracking Data on Their Sites?

Shocked to find that VPNs collect cookies on their websites? Here's why and if that means they also collect tracking data through the VPNs themselves.

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What Is Multi-Factor Authentication? Why Should You Use It?

Considered the gold standard for account security, multi-factor authentication (MFA) makes it easy to secure your digital communications.

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What Is the Best Free VPN for macOS?

Looking for a free VPN for your Mac? Here are four of the best VPNs for Macbooks or any other device running macOS.

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Everything You Need to Know About Operation Aurora

A cyberattack that compromised the corporate networks of dozens of high-profile companies and made zero-trust a primary part of the security discourse

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Why Is Social Media Security Overlooked?

Most organizations focus only on securing internal communications while ignoring social media security.

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The Top 9 Types of Cyberattacks on Business Users

Cyberattacks come in various forms today, but what types of these attacks should you be worried about as a business user? Here are the popular ones.

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6 Ways Your Email Address Can Be Exploited by Scammers

What can scammers do with your email account? Learn about the information someone can get just from your email address.

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How Your Instagram Account Can Be Hacked and How To Stop It

Worried that someone knows how to hack into your Instagram? Here's how they could do it, and how to prevent it.

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5 Common Methods Hackers Use to Break Into Your Bank Account

Knowing how hackers break into bank accounts is useful. Here are ways hackers can gain access to your savings and clear you out.

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Your Sugar Daddy Is Fake—Don't Get Scammed

Don't fall for fake sugar daddy or sugar momma scams that could leave you in greater financial hardship.

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6 Ways Everyone Can Stay Protected Online in 2022

Your internet safety is of utmost importance to prevent cyberattacks. Here, we'll discuss multiple ways to ensure a safer web browsing experience.

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What Is Synthetic Identity Fraud?

Cybercriminals don't need to know everything about you to commit fraud. Here's how to prevent and report synthetic fraud.

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How to Create Your Own VPN With WireGuard

While there are many VPNs available, you might want to set up your own instead. Here's how to use WireGuard to create your own secure network.

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Does Your Website Have Malware? Here's How to Scan Your WHM/cPanel Account

Scanning your cPanel account can help identify if your website is infected with malicious software. Here's how to use the best website virus scanner.

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TLS vs. SSL: What's the Difference & How Does It Work

These two encryption protocols are often talked about together, but what are they and how do they work?

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What Is Hashing and How Does It Work?

Hashing can help you protect your data, but what is it?

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