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How to protect yourself from the Google Voice code scam
Google Voice is a legitimate service that lets individuals create a virtual phone number linked to a Google account. It’s free for personal use and commonly used for calling and texting over the int...
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How to spot and avoid the SunPass toll scam
Phishing scams impersonating SunPass have been widely reported since 2024, amid a broader rise in toll-related fraud across the U.S. By early 2025, the FBI had logged tens of thousands of complaints r...
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How to spot a credit card skimmer
Credit card skimmers are devices that criminals use to capture card details, and they’re typically fixed onto real card readers to trick customers. Fraud involving these devices results in significa...
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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 eBay safe? How the platform protects buyers and sellers
eBay is a well-established online marketplace with built-in protections designed to support buyers and sellers. However, like most platforms with global reach, its popularity might make it a target fo...
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What is clone phishing, and how can you avoid it?
Phishing attacks continue to evolve, making it harder to tell legitimate messages from malicious ones. Clone phishing is one such tactic that takes advantage of familiarity and trust, increasing the r...
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Attack surface reduction explained: Principles, techniques, and tools
Every system connects to the outside world through networks, software, and user access. These connections let data and services function, but each one also introduces potential risk. The more services...
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DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Which AI tool protects your data better?
Large language models (LLMs) have become a part of everyday life for millions of people. Tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek now handle everything from casual questions to business research and internal w...
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Spotting UPS scam emails: What you need to know
When you expect a package, even if you’re not sure which carrier is delivering it, an official-looking email about a delay or problem can seem routine. In many cases, you might click this kind of al...
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How to factory reset an iPhone: Step-by-step guide for every situation
A factory reset erases all photos, messages, files, contacts, and apps and restores system settings to their defaults. It’s an important step to take before trading in your iPhone or transferring it...
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