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How to recover a hacked WhatsApp account
While WhatsApp is one of the safer messaging apps, it’s not 100% immune to hacking. A cybercriminal could send you a malicious link, construct a social engineering scam to trick you into revealing y...
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Are QR codes safe? Learn how to spot and avoid scams
QR codes are an integral aspect of modern-day society, allowing access to digital information like payment portals or restaurant menus with a quick and easy scan. However, this widespread adoption has...
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What is a VPN kill switch and how does it work? (+ setup guide for different devices)
A virtual private network (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 sho...
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The true cost of cyberattacks in 2026 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, such as instant containment, forensic investigations, leg...
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Most secure operating systems in 2026 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 2026 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-b...
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