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Why online marketers need a VPN
In today’s digital world, most businesses rely on some form of online marketing. This could involve maintaining high-quality social media accounts, paying for ads on search engines, or getting revie...
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‘OSINT’ yourself: Find all public information about you
Sure, you could Google yourself to see what information about you is floating around out there. Or you can go levels deeper and “OSINT” yourself, arming yourself with more data that could help you...
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How to spot a deepfake video
By now you may have seen videos of movie performances that don’t actually exist. For example, here’s how it would look if Tom Cruise played Tony Stark/Iron Man: ...
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Should you get a burner phone?
You know the movie trope: A spy, fugitive, or criminal utters something into a phone, then snaps it in half or takes it apart (with one hand, no less), as pieces litter the ground. But even you, assum...
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How to boost Wi-Fi signal at home to get faster internet
It won't surprise anyone to learn that internet usage has surged dramatically since the Covid-19 pandemic started, thanks to much more time spent at home. This makes the speed and strength of our Wi-F...
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What are white hat, gray hat, and black hat hackers?
You’ve seen the headlines. Data stolen. Computer networks locked. Private information leaked. Whenever hackers are mentioned in the media, it's almost always in a negative light. While it’s true t...
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Cybersecurity tips for small businesses
While it’s tempting to assume that hackers aren’t interested in small businesses as targets, that couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, small businesses could be seen as easier targets by...
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How to stop receiving spam emails
A spam email, also known as junk email, is an unsolicited message sent out in bulk, typically for advertising products and services to you. Not only are they annoying, but they can also contain variou...
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8 tips for online safety this travel season
This holiday season, whether you're visiting family or getting away from it all, don’t let your guard down when using your devices away from home. Sure, it’s nice to think about unplugging for the...
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What is a firewall & how does it work
Imagine leaving your front door unlocked. Anyone—or anything—could wander in without warning. The same goes for your digital life. A firewall is the invisible guard that checks everything trying t...
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