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What is a VPN kill switch and how does it work? (+ setup guide for different devices)
A VPN masks your IP address, encrypts your traffic, and conceals your activity from third parties and potential eavesdroppers—until the moment the connection drops. That short gap is all it takes fo...
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The true cost of cyberattacks in 2025 and beyond
Cyberattacks can strike in seconds but leave you paying for months. A ransom note may appear the moment attackers break in, but the real cost—instant containment, forensic investigations, legal coun...
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Most secure operating systems in 2025 ranked: Secure data today
Staying safe online starts long before you open a browser tab. Your choice of operating system (OS) sets the baseline for everything that follows, from patch management and kernel hardening to the way...
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Top 10 Amazon scams in 2025 and how to avoid them
Scams are a ubiquitous problem across online marketplaces, including Amazon. Amazon is especially popular with scammers because it has so many users, and people tend to trust the platform with their m...
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SOCKS proxy explained: What is it and how it works
A SOCKS proxy is an internet protocol that routes network traffic through a third-party proxy server. Acting as an intermediary between your device and the internet, it masks your IP address by substi...
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Online dating scams: 11 warning signs and how to outsmart them
Online dating can be a great way to meet new people, but it’s also become a popular tool for scammers. Behind many perfect profiles are people trying to steal more than just your heart. They use emo...
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Firefox privacy settings: Advanced tweaks for maximum privacy
Firefox, in all fairness, is one of the more secure browsers. It’s open-source, developed by a non-profit organization, and its default protection blocks many known third-party trackers. That said, ...
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WhatsApp scams: What they are and how to stay safe
WhatsApp has over three billion users who exchange over 140 billion messages every day—and this makes it a prime hunting ground for cybercriminals. From fraudulent “urgent” pleas to too-good-to-...
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What is biometrics? A complete guide to modern identity technology
Each person has distinct biological traits, from fingerprints and facial features to vocal patterns and more. These bits of biological data, known as biometrics, have an increasing number of uses in t...
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Best Safari content blocker for Mac and iOS (2025 guide)
You open one site for a quick read—and suddenly you’re in a jungle of pop-ups, auto-playing videos, cookie banners, and ads trying to sell you shoes you looked at once, three weeks ago. Safari con...
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