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How to recognize and report a Wells Fargo scam
Scammers sometimes use Wells Fargo’s name to make their messages appear legitimate. A text, call, or email might look official at first glance, but not everything that claims to be from the bank is ...
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How often should you change your passwords?
Passwords sit at the center of almost everything we do online, yet expert advice on how often we should update them has bounced around for years. So what is “good security” when it comes to passwo...
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How to reset your Steam password (step-by-step guide)
Whether you’re locked out or just being proactive about security, resetting your Steam password is an easy process once you know where to click. This guide walks you through the required steps, expl...
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Apple security alert scam: How to spot it and remove it fast
Apple’s popularity makes it a prime target for scammers, and one of the most common tactics is the fake “Apple security alert.” Understanding how this scam works and how real Apple-sent notifica...
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Is Safari safe? A complete guide to security and privacy
Safari is generally safe to use: it does a solid job of keeping threats at bay and limiting how much of your activity is exposed online. But “safe” can mean different things depending on whether y...
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What are VPN ports?
When you connect to a virtual private network (VPN), data travels through a secure, encrypted tunnel between the device and the VPN server. At the heart of this connection are VPN ports, acting as gat...
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How to turn off safe mode on Android (complete guide + fixes)
When Android boots into safe mode, it can disrupt everyday workflows, block key apps, and interfere with security tooling. This guide walks through the most reliable methods for exiting safe mode, exp...
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Is ID.me safe? A complete guide to digital identity protection
ID.me, a digital identity-verification service used by government agencies and many private organizations, has come under scrutiny in recent years. Privacy-related and ethical concerns about facial-re...
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PYSA ransomware: What it is and how to protect your organization
Protect Your System Amigo (PYSA) ransomware might not dominate today’s headlines the way it once did, but public and private organizations can still become targets if they lack strong security measu...
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How to request your Amazon data and protect it
When you use Amazon’s apps and services, bits of information build up in your account over time. Requesting your data is a simple way to get clarity: it shows you what Amazon keeps, helps you spot o...
