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What does a VPN hide? Full breakdown of what’s protected and what’s not
You may already know that a VPN hides your IP address, but did you know that it hides much more than that, too? Thanks to VPN encryption, your online activities are hidden from your internet service p...
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What is browser fingerprinting? 7 ways to stop it (2025 guide)
Just as we leave physical fingerprints on the surfaces we touch, we also leave digital fingerprints on the websites we visit. This online fingerprinting can quietly track you across the web, without ...
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Survey: 50% of UK event-goers have lost money to ticket scams
Were you one of the millions trying to bag an Oasis ticket? Or hoping to score a seat at your favourite Premier League team’s first game of the season? Maybe a wristband for next year’s Glastonbur...
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Is airplane Wi-Fi safe? What you need to know before connecting
Before you connect to public airplane Wi-Fi, you need to be aware of the risks. When you connect, you’re sharing a mostly unencrypted network with potentially hundreds of other passengers. This mean...
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Signal vs. WhatsApp: Which app offers better privacy
If you’ve ever worried about who can read your messages, you’re not alone. Privacy has become one of the biggest concerns in our digital lives, and choosing the right messaging app is a big part o...
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Data scraping: A (mostly) legal way to harvest your information
When you post information or images of yourself publicly online, there is always the risk that someone will record that information and use it in some way. But the practice of data scraping, in which ...
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Space cybersecurity: What it is and why it matters
A morning like any other. You tap your phone for a rideshare and check the forecast before going out. These actions rely on satellites that orbit hundreds or even thousands of kilometers above you. If...
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How to know if your smart TV is spying on you
Have you ever wondered how smart TVs are so much more affordable than they used to be? Unfortunately, the answer isn’t that the TV companies are just being nice. The real reason is that smart TVs ha...
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What is the Internet of Behaviors (IoB)? Meaning, examples, and privacy impact
The Internet of Behaviors (IoB) is the name for the technological ecosystem that connects data, devices, and psychology to track, predict, and even influence how you act. Today, it’s shaping everyth...
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What is incognito mode, and is it really private?
Incognito mode is a feature found in most modern web browsers. It creates a browsing session where your activity, including history, cookies, site data, and anything you type into forms, isn’t saved...
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