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Is the “Click Allow If You Are Not a Robot” Pop-Up Safe? What You Can Do About It

Staying safe online has a lot to do with telling the difference between what is real and what is fake. But if you judge wrong, all is not lost.

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8 Tips to Spot Scam Products When Shopping Online

How can you tell a fake product from a legitimate one when doing your online shopping? Here are a few tell-tale signs of scam items.

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Free vs. Paid Antivirus Software: Which Should You Choose?

It may be tempting to go for a free security suite, but are paid-for, premium versions that much better? Here's how to decide which is right for you.

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5 Free Tools to Check If Your Browser Is Safe and Private

Your browser is your first line of defense against hackers and trackers, but how do you know it's doing its job? Here are some free tools you can use.

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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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Do You Need Antivirus if You Don’t Use the Internet?

Some of us have a device for offline use, but do you need an antivirus program is your device isn't connected to the internet at all?

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What Are the Safest Online Payment Methods?

Looking for safe options to pay for your online or even in-person purchases? Here are the four best ways you can keep your finances secure.

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What Are HTTP Security Headers and How Do You Use Them?

How can you increase the security of your website? Security headers are a great and simple way of keeping your visitors safe from hackers.

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The 5 Best Countries to Connect to Using a VPN

Understanding how different countries handle your privacy can make or break a VPN. We take a look at countries that are best for VPN connections.

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5 Access Control Best Practices You Need to Secure Your System

How can you look after all your data when so many users might have access to it? It's not as difficult as might seem...

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What Is Juice Jacking? Why You Should Avoid Public Charging Stations

Are public charging stations for your smartphone dangerous? You could at least be a victim of juice jacking...

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What Is Access Control and Why Do You Need It?

You don't want everyone have access to your devices or your data. Here's how you monitor who gets in and who doesn't.

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How to Remove Search Marquis From Your Mac

Does your browser load up Search Marquis every time you open it? Learn what it is and how to remove it from your Mac.

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Don’t Be the Victim of an Email Bomb! Here’s What You Need to Know

Been bombarded with nuisance messages in your inbox? You might have been targeted by an attack known as an email or mail bomb.

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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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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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10 Common eBay Scams and What You Can Do About Them

Don't get scammed out of your money. Here are the most common eBay scams you need to know about, and how to avoid them.

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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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What Is a USB Drop Attack and How Can You Prevent It?

Got a USB drive but don't know what's on it? Cybercriminals could use this to attack your computer. Here's what you need to know.

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