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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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How to delete your Yahoo account permanently in 2025
Deleting your Yahoo account is about more than just getting rid of an unused inbox. It can also help safeguard your personal data, close the door on old subscriptions, and reduce your digital footprin...
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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 a zip bomb, and how can it harm your system?
Zip bombs may look like tiny, harmless files, but they pose a real threat. Imagine receiving a zip file in an email—just a few kilobytes in size—that looks perfectly harmless. Then, when you open ...
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SIM swapping: What you need to know to stay protected
Your phone number is more powerful than you think: it's a key to recovering access to your bank account, email, crypto wallet, and social feeds. But that convenience has a downside—criminals can ste...
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Is Bitly safe? What to know before clicking short links
Shortened URLs are everywhere—on social media, in text messages, and across the web. Services like Bitly turn long web addresses into neat little links that are easy to share. But you might be wonde...
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What is OPSEC, and why do you need it?
Keeping prying eyes away from your plans, data, and conversations is hard work. Attackers sift through scraps of information, link them together, and build a surprisingly detailed picture of you or yo...
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What’s a possible sign of malware? 11 red flags to watch for
Malware, short for malicious software, is one of the most widespread risks on the internet. It can cause sluggish performance, display pop-ups that pester you non-stop, or even lead to serious consequ...
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What is a web proxy, and how does it work?
Think you're browsing privately? Think again. Most websites can see your real IP address, track you with cookies, and log your activity—unless you take extra steps like using a proxy or VPN. Web pro...