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Child identity theft: A parent’s guide to protecting your child’s future
A child's identity is valuable long before they are old enough to open a bank account or apply for a loan. Because identity theft involving children can remain undetected for years, it may not come to...
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What does a compromised password mean? A simple guide to staying safe online
Passwords are still a common first line of defense for online accounts, but they're not a security guarantee on their own. A compromised password can give someone else the opportunity to access an acc...
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Nation-state cyber actors: Who they are and why they matter
Reporting on state-linked cyber operations is frequent and often high-stakes, yet the terminology, attribution, and strategic context can be difficult to interpret consistently. Nation-state cyber act...
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Google Search not working with a VPN? Here’s how to fix it
Using a virtual private network (VPN) can offer privacy and security benefits, but sometimes it may change the behavior of services like Google Search. If you’ve noticed that Google Search isn’t f...
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Is Apple Pay safe? Complete guide to Apple’s mobile payment security
Apple Pay makes it easy to pay straight from your Apple devices, whether you’re shopping in-store or online. But when your phone or watch is holding your banking details, it’s fair to ask if it’...
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Data scraping: What it is and how it works
The internet holds an enormous amount of information, and a lot of it is collected automatically. Techniques like data scraping are widely used in business, marketing, and research to pull information...
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VoIP VPN: Complete guide to securing your internet calls
When you make a voice or video call online, it doesn't travel straight to your contact. It passes through networks, servers, and internet service providers (ISPs) along the way, each a potential point...
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Spotify Private Session: What it is and how to use it
Your listening habits can be deeply personal, and sometimes you might not want everyone to know what music or podcast you’re streaming. Spotify's Private Session feature gives you a way to keep that...
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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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The ultimate guide to phone security: How to protect your mobile device
You probably start your day by grabbing your phone. It’s where you check messages, manage money, snap photos, store tickets, and even get work done. With so much packed into one device, it’s no su...
