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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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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 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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5 Common Twitter Scams and How to Avoid Them

If you regularly use Twitter, you could fall prey to scammers. Here's what you need to look out for while using social media.

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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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Interpol Seizes $130 Million in Worldwide Cybercrime Crackdown Operation

Interpol has announced its seizure of $130 million in cash and assets associated with a string of global cybercrimes.

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42,000 Imposter Domains Used by Chinese Hackers in Huge Phishing Campaign

Thousands of imposter domains are being used in a massive brand impersonation phishing campaign.

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7 Common Ways Websites Are Hacked

Websites are always big targets for cybercriminals, but how do they actually go about hacking a site?

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Dropbox Suffers Data Breach After Phishing Attack

Dropbox has suffered a data breach wherein an attacker stole 130 GitHub repositories.

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Is the Delivery on Hold Text From USPS With Tracking ID “us9514961195221” a Scam?

Yes. Yes it is. Here's how tricksters are trying to snatch your information and what you can do to avoid becoming a victim.

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The 7 Best Ways to Avoid Phishing Scams

Phishing is a massive threat, but can be hard to spot. So how can you stay safe and avoid being scammed by phishing messages?

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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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Don't Tell People Your Password, Even If They Ask Nicely

Complex scams aren't necessary when many people will give over their information if asked nicely enough.

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How Windows 11’s Advanced Security Features Are Keeping You Secure

Advanced security threats need cutting-edge solutions. Here's how Windows 11 has upped the bar to keep you secure.

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Is the Google Critical Security Alert Email a Scam?

Google sends alerts to accounts that may be compromised. Scammers send out similar ones hoping to get their hands on data. Here's how to stay safe.

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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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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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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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What Is the BHL Parcel Shipping Scam? How to Avoid It

Received an email from BHL? No, it's not a division of DHL. It's a scam. Here's what you need to know.

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New Phishing-as-a-Service Tool Poses Significant Risks

A new phishing-as-a-service tool is making data theft that much easier for cybercriminals.

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