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Cybersecurity Week 2023

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Does Your Android Phone Need an Antivirus App?

It's a very common question.

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You Should Delete the Passwords from Your Old Browser

Your old browser poses a big security risk. Get it fixed!

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How to Get Started With firewalld on Linux

The easiest firewall on Linux?

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Can My ISP See If I'm Using a VPN, and Do They Care?

A VPN can help protect your privacy online. But what does your ISP think about that?

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What Is End-to-End Encryption, and Why Does It Matter?

The best way to keep your sensitive data safe from prying eyes.

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Does a Factory Reset Remove Viruses?

Computer or smartphone infected? This can help.

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Stop Spam in Its Tracks and Take Control of Your Data With Incogni

This post is sponsored by Incogni.

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How to Avoid Malware on Android

Android may have a more open platform than Apple, but with that comes the potential for malware.

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How to Wipe a Drive on a Mac

There are extra steps for securely erasing a drive.

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10 Bad Password Habits You Need to Break

It's time to take a hard look at your passwords.

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How to Protect Yourself From SIM-Swapping Attacks

Even the best-laid security plans can go awry if you fall victim to a SIM-swapping attack. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Here's How to Check

Think your PC might be infected? Here's how to check if it actually has a virus.

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Do VPNs Hide Data Usage from ISPs or Cellular Carriers?

If you're trying to avoid a data cap, VPNs aren't the solution.

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Credential Stuffing Is the Easiest Cyberattack to Avoid (Here's How to Do So)

You've probably never heard of it, but millions fall victim to it yearly.

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What's the Best Antivirus for iPhone? None!

Your iPhone doesn't need an antivirus. In fact, there's no such thing.

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How to Secure Your Gmail and Google Account

Out of all your online accounts, there's a good chance that Google holds most of your information.

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Browser Extensions Are a Privacy Nightmare

Browser extensions are much more dangerous than most people realize.

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Which Streaming Sticks Support VPNs?

Skirt around regional restrictions with these VPN-capable streaming sticks.

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