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Posts in category Security
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Signal Adds Encrypted Video-Calling to Its Security Features
The Signal app has finally enabled video-calling. Now you can connect with your contacts privately and face-to-face without worrying about snoops.
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5 Tricks for Creating Stronger Passwords
Yes, it’s a tricky balance to remember all your various passwords without making yourself vulnerable to hacking. But the good news is that it can be done.
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Does the Internet of Things Make Your Home More Vulnerable?
The Internet of Things has changed the way your home behaves. All of that automation is time-saving, yes, but are you safe from hackers?
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New Credit Card Skimmers Harder to Detect Than Ever
Thieves have upped their game. This time, credit card scanners are slim, small, and almost impossible to detect. What can you do?
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Go Rando is Disrupting Facebook’s Info-Gathering Algorithm
Facebook has seriously sophisticated data-gathering algorithms, but that doesn’t mean they’re impossible to bypass. The Go Rando app helps you do just that.
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Emily Ratajkowski the Latest Victim of iCloud Photo Hack
The latest celebrity to fall prey to photo-hacking is supermodel Emily Ratajkowski. Her private photos were stolen from her iCloud and leaked to the public.
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The Cloudfare Data Leak: What You Need to Know
As Cloudflare’s recent data leak proves, even some of the safest software can have problems. Learn more about the leak and how you can protect yourself.
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New York’s Cybersecurity Regulations Are a Model for States
New York's new cybersecurity proposal has other states (and even countries) considering similar action. But will that be enough?
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Millions of Kids’ Conversations Leaked Due to Teddy Bears
CloudPets, the creator of IoT-connected stuffed animals, recently had their database hacked, leaving millions of voice recordings exposed.
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What Happens When You Report a Post on Facebook?
There can be a lot of inappropriate content on Facebook. Find out what happens next whenever you report a post on this popular social network.
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Hackers Attack with Invasive New Mobile Virus
A new mobile virus has infected millions of Android devices in the United States. You must take action now to protect your phone.
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How Parents Can Set Parental Controls on Their Kids’ Phones
The Internet can be a scary place — for adults and children alike. Learn how you can protect your children by setting up parental controls.
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Does the U.S. Government Value Your Privacy?
Republican senators just passed a bill that repeals privacy restrictions put into place by the previous administration. What does this mean for your mobile security?
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Preinstalled Malware Has Been Discovered on Android Devices
So far, preinstalled malware has been found on almost 40 Android smartphones and tablets — all before the device is turned on for the first time.
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What to Do About Apps That Are Stealing Your Data
Your phone isn’t randomly slowing down. These 3 apps are using data in the background and causing your device to perform poorly.
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Which Apps Are Secretly Using Your Phone’s Data?
Find out why, and how you can stop this from happening.
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Facebook Makes Changes to Prevent the Spread of Fake News
As a response to claims that false content runs rampant across the social network, Facebook has updated its news feed algorithms.
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Facebook Rolls out Security Key for Safer Login
Find out how Facebook is utilizing a new feature to help minimize the number of security breaches.
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HummingBad Malware Still Affecting Android Users
Dangerous viruses are everywhere, and many of them are hiding in plain sight.
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The Different Reasons Behind Phone Theft
Find out the motives, and the preventative steps you can take to keep your phone in your possession.
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Here’s What a Thief Can Do with Access to Your Facebook
An identity thief can do horrendous things to your social networking accounts. Learn how you can protect yourself from these malicious attacks.
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A Majority of Home Wi-Fi Routers Are at Risk of Hacking
Unfortunately, this means that all of the devices connected to your home network can be hacked once your router is compromised.
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Scammers Are Posing as IRS Agents to Take Your Money
With all the ways scammers try to rip you off online, it only makes sense that they perpetrate fake Internet tax scams as well.