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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...
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Anonymous file sharing: Stay private while sending files online
Sharing files online comes with real privacy risks, not just from cybercriminals or corporations, but sometimes even from the people you share with. In this context, anonymous file sharing can mean tw...
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How to stop spam emails for good: Block junk mail easily
Spam emails can pile up fast, turning your inbox into a mess and putting your personal information at risk. The good news is that you don’t have to put up with them. This guide covers everything you...