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Customer data protection: Practical steps to keep customer information safe
Every time a customer shares their name, email address, payment details, or physical address with a business, that business takes on the responsibility of protecting that information. It’s required ...
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What is personal information? Definition, examples, and protection
Every time someone signs up for an online account, enters a shipping address, or logs into an app, they share pieces of personal information. In this guide, we break down what counts as personal infor...
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How to delete your Google Play account safely and protect your data
Your Google account and Play Store profile are important hubs for managing many of the services and apps you use on a daily basis. However, for various reasons, you may wish to decouple a Google accou...
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Triangulation fraud: How it works and how to prevent it
You order something online, it arrives exactly as promised, and everything seems fine. However, unbeknownst to you, a fraudster has used stolen credit card details to purchase the item, making you an ...
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Google Shielded Email: What it is and alternatives you can use today
Google was reported in 2024 to be working on a new feature called Shielded Email that would let users create email aliases for sign-ups without revealing their primary address. However, this feature h...
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How to unsync Google accounts the right way and fix common issues
If your Google account is connected to multiple devices, you may want to stop certain devices from sharing updates with one another to protect your privacy or reduce data clutter. Alternatively, you m...
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Roku scams: How they work, common examples, and how to avoid them
With more than 90 million active accounts worldwide, Roku is one of the most widely used streaming platforms. Its devices make it easy to watch shows and movies across dozens of streaming services. Un...
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What are email aliases? A complete guide to email alias management
Your email address gets shared more than you realize. You use it for online shopping, social media, newsletters, work tools, and free trials. Over time, that exposure adds up. More companies have your...
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Virtual kidnapping: How it works and how to protect yourself
Virtual kidnapping is a type of phone scam in which criminals falsely claim to have kidnapped a person’s child or another loved one and demand immediate payment to prevent harm. The call may include...
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Card testing fraud explained: How it works and how to stop it
Card testing fraud is a common tactic used by cybercriminals. It involves testing whether a stolen card is valid, typically by making small purchases or authorization attempts. This can lead to larger...