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What is Pegasus spyware? And how to protect your phone
It’s being described as the most powerful spyware ever developed. So what is Pegasus? And is it possible to protect yourself from it? We break down the basics of what has been reported in the news o...
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Guide: When and how to reset your router
We do not normally give our home Wi-Fi router much attention after we set it up—until our internet starts acting up. Regardless of the type of issue you are facing, a router reset could work as a qu...
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The world needs a VPN Emoji
Emojis are a wonderful way to embellish texts, tweets, and even Wi-Fi network names. We’ve even tried answering your most asked questions about VPNs in emoji form. But what about a VPN itself? With ...
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What is smishing? Spot & prevent SMS phishing scams
Imagine receiving a text message from your bank, warning you of suspicious activity on your account. The message urges you to click a link to verify your identity immediately. Panic sets in, and witho...
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Machines are learning, and they know a lot about you
The term artificial intelligence, and its synonym machine learning, says a lot about this type of technology. It refers to the concept of machines being able to analyze data and get better over time i...
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Government hacking: How countries surveil their own citizens
Governments waging cyberattacks against state-level adversaries is a frequent modern-day offensive tactic, but it’s equally common for intelligence and law-enforcement agencies to exploit vulnerabil...
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Our privacy analysis of 10 opioid treatment and recovery apps
In the past year, the U.S. CDC has advised the usage of apps as part of its social distancing guidance, recommending that healthcare facilities and providers offer clinical services through virtual me...
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This symbol could break your phone’s Wi-Fi
The humble percentage symbol (%) in a network name can permanently break an iPhone’s Wi-Fi functionality. Not even resetting network settings guarantees a fix. A few weeks ago, security researcher C...
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How to hide your sensitive pictures
Everyone has the right to take a naked selfie every once in a while. A survey found that 76% of Americans (both men and women) between the ages of 18 and 24 have sent nudes. But sexting isn’t just f...
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3 browsers that block third-party cookies by default
With the sheer amount of information that can be extracted from your internet use, having a privacy-oriented browser has become essential to protecting your internet activity—and bigger browsers are...
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