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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 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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How Do Thieves Steal Your Vehicle and How Can You Protect Your Car?

Thieves can use your keyless entry and ignition system to steal your car. So how do they do this? And how can you stop them?

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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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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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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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How Your Phone Can Be Hacked Remotely and What You Can Do to Stop It

Think all the data on your phone is safe in your pocket? Think again. Here's how hackers can subvert your phone remotely.

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What Is the Man-in-the-Disk Attack?

This scary Android cyberattack uses your external storage to take control over your whole device. Here's what you need to know.

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What Is VoodooShield and How Can It Protect You From Malware?

You can lock down Windows and stop nearly all cybersecurity threats using VoodooShield. So what is it and how does it work?

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Don't Be Fooled By the Cash App Money Flip Scam

Money flip scams are becoming more prevalent online. Here's how to spot and avoid the Cash App money flip scam.

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What Is Shodan and How Can It Improve Your Online Security?

Shodan can be used by hackers to target your devices, but it's not all bad. In fact, it can help you protect from cybercriminals too.

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3 Ways to Keep Your OpenSea Account Secure

OpenSea is the largest digital marketplace for crypto and NFTs. That makes it a target for cybercriminals too. Here's how to keep yourself safe.

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The Top 12 Android Secret Security Codes You Need to Know

Looking for the best Android secret codes and hacks? Here are the top USSD codes to sharpen your smartphone's security and privacy.

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What Is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)?

Also known as Data Leak Prevention, DLP is essential for keeping data private. So what does it actually mean? And how does it protect your info?

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Do You Need to Run Manual Antivirus Scans?

Anti-malware software runs background scans automatically, but you also have the option t run them manually. But do you really need to?

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How to Perform a Security Checkup on Instagram

There are multiple ways to keep your Instagram account secure.

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Get-Rich-Quick Schemes: What Are They and How Can You Avoid Them?

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Yet people fall victim to scams that promise quick money. Here's how to identify and avoid such schemes.

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How to Set Up and Use Two-Step Verification on WhatsApp

Make your WhatsApp account even more secure.

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Has Your Facebook Been Hacked? How to Tell (And Fix It)

Learn how to tell if your Facebook account was hacked, what to do if it was, and how to prevent being hacked.

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Is This Airbnb a Scam? 4 Ways You Can Tell

Airbnb's popularity naturally means it's a haven for scams. So how can you spot common scams on the rental service? Here's what to look out for.

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