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Identity theft prevention: How to protect your personal and financial information
Identity theft is a rapidly growing problem that can have devastating financial, emotional, and potentially even criminal consequences. In this digital era where our lives are increasingly lived onlin...
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What is identity theft, and how can you protect yourself?
Imagine waking up to find a credit card bill for things you never bought or getting a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about a tax return you didn’t file. That’s identity theft, and ...
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What is synthetic identity theft, and how can you prevent it?
Synthetic identity theft is one of the fastest-growing and hardest-to-detect forms of fraud today. Unlike traditional identity theft, where a criminal steals and uses someone’s real personal informa...
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Types of identity theft and how to protect yourself
Identity theft is on the rise, causing billions of dollars in losses every year and affecting victims’ credit and even legal standing. Criminals employ a wide range of different techniques and adapt...
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What can someone do with your Social Security number?
Your Social Security number (SSN) isn’t just another piece of ID: it’s basically the key that unlocks a lot of your personal life. It’s tied to your taxes, bank accounts, healthcare, and even yo...
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MacBook security: Complete guide to protecting your privacy and data
MacBooks come with powerful security features, like Gatekeeper and XProtect. Combined with smart privacy settings and good security habits, these features help keep your data safe and your personal in...
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What is the GDPR? Simple guide to EU data protection
If your organization collects, uses, or tracks personal data from people in the EU, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies. It doesn't matter where your company is based: this European ...
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RDP vs. VPN: The complete guide to remote access, security, and speed
Both Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) and virtual private networks (VPNs) enable remote access, but they serve different purposes. RDP lets you control another computer remotely, like you're sitting righ...
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Cyber extortion: What it is, how it works, and how to protect yourself
Cyber extortion is one of the fastest-growing cyber threats, and no one is completely safe. Criminals target individuals, businesses, and even governments, leaving behind financial damage, lost produc...
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Does Facebook listen to you? Uncovering the truth about data, microphones, and tracking
You’ve probably heard the rumor: Facebook is secretly listening to your conversations through your phone’s microphone. But is that actually true? Some people swear it is, pointing to eerily accura...
