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Brute force attack: What it is and how to prevent it
A brute force attack is exactly what it sounds like: instead of looking for a secret way into your accounts, attackers just try thousands of different combinations until they find one that works. They...
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SIM swapping: What you need to know to stay protected
Your phone number is more powerful than you think: it's a key to recovering access to your bank account, email, crypto wallet, and social feeds. But that convenience has a downside, as criminals can s...
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Is Bitly safe? What to know before clicking short links
Shortened URLs are everywhere, including on social media, in text messages, and across the web. Services like Bitly turn long web addresses into neat little links that are easy to share. But you might...
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Nigerian prince scam: What is it and how to stay safe
The Nigerian prince scam is a form of advance-fee scam where a scammer convinces a victim to send them money upfront for a promised reward later. It’s sometimes called a 419 scam, referencing Sectio...
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Link manipulation: What is it and how to stay safe
Link manipulation is a common tactic used by cybercriminals: they trick people into visiting harmful sites by disguising phishing links to look like trusted sites. These manipulated links can expose y...
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Most secure email providers in 2025: Protect your privacy now
In our increasingly technological world, email is the go-to means of communication for many people. Whether you’re reaching out to friends, family, or colleagues, email makes it quick and easy to ge...
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Most secure email providers in 2025: Protect your privacy now
In our increasingly technological world, email is the go-to means of communication for many people. Whether you’re reaching out to friends, family, or colleagues, email makes it quick and easy to ge...
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13 most common Telegram scams, and how to protect yourself
Telegram offers users more freedom than almost any other messaging app thanks to its easy account creation process and open architecture. But with that freedom comes the potential for criminal activit...
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What is data privacy and why it matters: A complete guide
In the online world, just about every app, company, and website processes and uses your data in some way. Ideally, these companies should be transparent about how they collect and use your data, but u...
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How to access the dark web safely and anonymously
The websites and online platforms that you find via your search engine are actually only a small part of the internet. There are many more sites hidden away in a part of the internet called the deep w...
