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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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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 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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What is cryptography?
Cryptography is the science of securing information so that only the intended recipient can access it. It’s the invisible engine that secures the digital world, and it’s responsible for protecting...
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What is TLS encryption, and how does it protect your data?
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the most widely used method for protecting data as it moves between devices and services. It powers HTTPS for secure websites, encrypts many email and messaging conne...
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Zero-trust architecture: What it is, how it works, and why it matters
The days of trusting anything just because it’s “inside the network” are over. Remote work, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application vulnerabilities, and attackers using valid credentials have t...
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Is my phone listening to me? A step-by-step privacy check
Stories of phones listening to people and displaying ads for products they were just talking about have become widespread. Despite most major platforms stating the opposite, people often worry that th...
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Most secure messaging apps in 2026: Ranked and reviewed
Many messenger apps aren’t secure: they might quietly collect metadata such as your contacts, chat length, device fingerprints, and location trails to feed ad networks and data brokers. And if your ...
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Quantum VPN: What it is and why it matters
A quantum VPN is a virtual private network designed to protect your internet data from the coming threat of quantum computers. Unlike traditional VPNs that rely on encryption algorithms vulnerable to ...
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How to stop DDoS attacks on Xbox (full guide)
Dealing with a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Xbox can be incredibly frustrating, disrupting your gaming and causing immense lag. These malicious attacks aim to overwhelm your internet...
