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Loopback address: What it is and how to use it
A loopback address is a way for a computer to talk to itself. Instead of being sent outward, data directed to a loopback address returns to the same device. This can be a useful tool for testing appli...
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Should you use a VPN at work? A practical guide
Whether you work from an office, a coworking space, or your living room, your internet connection is likely at the center of everything you do. A virtual private network (VPN) can help keep that conne...
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Data harvesting: What it is and how to stay protected
Data harvesting is the process of collecting large amounts of personal or organizational information online. Companies, websites, and apps gather this data to analyze behaviors, target advertising, or...
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Log4Shell vulnerability: What it is and how to stay protected
The Log4Shell vulnerability gained global attention when it was discovered in late 2021. Affecting the widely used Log4j logging library, this flaw made it dangerously easy for attackers to remotely e...
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What is personally identifiable information (PII)? A guide to protecting sensitive data
When you sign up for an online service, you usually provide details like your name, email address, phone number, and even payment information. All of this is known as personally identifiable informati...
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IKEv2 vs. OpenVPN: Which VPN protocol should you choose?
The protocol you choose impacts your experience of using a VPN, and Internet Key Exchange version 2 (IKEv2) and OpenVPN are both popular options. Each comes with distinct strengths and trade-offs. IKE...
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What can someone do with your ID?
Your ID is more than a card or a digital file. It holds personal information that cybercriminals can exploit for fraud, impersonation, or creating fake identities. Losing your ID, having it stolen, or...
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Types of web browsers: Which one should you use?
Web browsers are essential tools for accessing the internet, but not all browsers are built the same. Beyond the fully featured graphical browsers that most people use, there are lightweight options, ...
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Diceware passwords: How to create secure and memorable passphrases
Most people make passwords that are either too weak or too hard to remember. Diceware offers a solution for creating strong passwords that are easier to remember than random character strings, strikin...
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Discord end-to-end encryption: Can you turn it on?
Discord is one of the most widely used chat platforms in the world. It’s popular not just with gamers but with all kinds of online communities. That said, using Discord comes with some trade-offs. T...
