While privacy is priceless for most individuals, it sells for pretty cheap on the dark web. According to Whizcase, years of curating your social media page for your close network could be up for sale for as cheap as $14 for your Facebook log-in in 2023. And that’s just the beginning. Every access point from Reddit to LinkedIn can be …
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Let’s be real, having your passwords automatically filled in can be a real time-saver. But it can also be a bit unnerving when your phone seems to know your log-in credentials a little too well. Love it or hate it, Android’s autofill password feature is here to stay. The good news? You’ve got full control over how it works. If …
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When it’s time to upgrade to a new computer, the excitement can be overshadowed by the concern of transferring existing data without bringing along any unwanted viruses or malware. Philip from Troy, Michigan, shares this concern and asks for the best way to ensure a clean transition. “When buying a new computer, what is the best way to prevent transferring …
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A Chinese network running countless fake online shops has scammed over 800,000 people in the U.S. and Europe, according to The Guardian. These shops dupe people into sharing card details and other sensitive personal data by touting to offer discounted goods from Dior, Nike, Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Versace, and Prada, as well as many other premium brands. A woman shopping …
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Call them mistakes, mishaps or reckless, a pattern of serious privacy breaches have been leaked from the big tech giant according to Google employee reports. In an era where data is as precious as gold, even giants like Google are not immune to pitfalls in handling the vast reservoirs of personal information flowing through their systems. Microscope viewing Google Search …
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One of the benefits of online file sharing and cloud storage services is the ability to share documents and files with friends, family, or colleagues easily. But with it being so easy, how do you protect your files when they are shared? Below are ways to password-protect your files or folders on the top cloud and file-sharing platforms, including Microsoft …
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One of the most popular reasons people choose an iPhone over an Android phone is because of how secure the iOS operating system is. While it is true that Apple does a fantastic job of rolling out constant security updates and iOS is harder to crack than Android, you still need to do some work to make the most out …
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Criminals constantly develop new ways to scam people, and their latest tactic involves infecting Android phones with malware to access banking information and other details. Researchers at the cybersecurity firm Cyble have discovered a new malware, dubbed Antidot, which masquerades as a Google Play update application. It displays fake Google Play update pages in multiple languages and captures sensitive information. …
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It can be very convenient to log into the Wi-Fi network easily via password sharing when visiting a new location or a family or friend’s house. Instead of having to dig around for the password or struggling to share long, alphanumeric passwords with symbols, you can simply use password sharing to “drop” a password to your intended friend or family …
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A group of cybercriminals leaked a database containing criminal records of 70 million Americans, according to cybersecurity company Malwarebytes. The leak contained people’s full names, dates of birth, known aliases, postal addresses, dates of arrest, dates of conviction, sentences and more. This is bad news for anyone who has been convicted in the past. GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS — …
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