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Online Dating Scams: 8 Ways to Recognize Them
Meeting online has become the most popular way U.S. couples connect nowadays. And, with millions of visitors each day, dating websites and apps are here to stay. Sadly, it’s not all rainbows and butterflies because online dating scams have turned into a force to be reckoned with. Will the algorithms match you with a scammer? […]
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TikTok pays $92 million to end data theft lawsuit
Buy Malwarebytes 4.0 TikTok, the now widely popular social media platform that allows users to create, share, and discover, short video clips has been enjoying explosive growth since it appeared in 2017. Since then, it hasn’t stopped growing—more so during the current pandemic. While we can no longer categorize TikTok as a kids’ app, most […]
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Can hackers exploit your IP address?
76% Off for BullGuard VPN – 2 Year plan An IP address is like a real-world address. It identifies a PC, a laptop, smartphone, or any other device on a network. If you want to download a movie, check out a web page, or do something else on the internet the request is sent out […]
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Scammers, profiteers, and shady sites? It must be tax season
US tax season is upon us, a time of the year when a special kind of vermin comes crawling out of the woodwork: tax scammers! Not that their goals are any different from any other scammers. They want your hard-earned dollars in their pockets. Most of the tax-related attacks follow a few tried and true […]
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How to tell if your webcam has been hacked
If Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of one of the biggest tech companies in the world, thinks there’s a possibility that his webcam can be hacked, there’s no reason for you not to take precautions too. One in two Americans are unaware that their webcam can be hacked, but it’s easier than you might think. Remote-control […]
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NordVPN is the new partner of Rangers Football Club
NordVPN is delighted to announce a partnership with UK-based Rangers Football Club until the end of the 2021/22 season. Together, the importance of online privacy will be introduced to a whole new audience. Rangers FC is a prestigious Scottish club with a long and rich history. It’s an honor to share the field with such […]
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Omegle investigation raises new concerns for kids’ safety
Social media site Omegle is under fire after an investigation found boys using the platform to expose themselves on camera, and adults exposing themselves to minors. Omegle users are paired with a random stranger who they can socialize with via text or video chat. An investigation by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) found boys and […]
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11 cool things to do with a VPN – Surfshark
So, you hopped onto the cybersecurity train, and now you’re wondering, “what else can I do with a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?” The answer: a lot! I’m here to share with you that VPN uses don’t just stop at safeguarding your information online; helping you avoid hackers and authorities from getting your data; privatizing your […]
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What is ransomware and how can you stop it?
You just finished that thesis you’ve spent years working on. The next day you switch your device on and see a screaming red screen informing you that your files are encrypted and you have to pay 500 USD to retrieve them. You’ve just been hit by a ransomware attack. Learn more about them below. How […]
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AI-powered malware… theory or fact?
You may have heard of artificial intelligence (AI) driven malware. It’s painted as the stuff of nightmares, smart malicious algorithms that rule the roost in on-going cyber wars, the spearhead of a dystopian digital world, which can mimick a CEO’s emails down to comma, dashes and verbs, malware that can be released by facial recognition […]
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