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Top 10 Benefits of VPNIntroduction While Virtual Private Networks (VPN) became increasingly popular in recent years, this article will tell you not only why VPN is useful but why it’s necessary, especially if you care about the safety of your personal information online. Read on to find out more. Benefit #1: Encrypted Traffic One of the massive benefits of […]
19th August 2021
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How To Stay Safe In Case Of Online Data BreachesIntroduction Data breaches are a serious concern, and even tech giants like Facebook are not immune, as we witnessed in 2019. But, data breaches and data leaks can happen to anyone. Which is why it is important to take matters into your own hands and implement data breach protection measurements. This article will tell you […]
19th August 2021
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How To Stay Protected Against Malware Attacks In 2021Introduction Malware attacks are a real threat to your personal information and data. If you are not careful when using the Internet, you are at risk. In this article, we will explain what a malware attack is, what are common types of malware attacks, and what you can do to stay protected. What Are Malware […]
19th August 2021
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How To Clean Up Your Digital Footprint?Introduction Whatever we do online leaves a trace. While those crumbs of our personal information are small, they quickly start piling up, leaving us vulnerable. Fortunately, you can take steps to protect your privacy, and this article will tell you more about that. We will talk about digital footprints and steps you can take to […]
19th August 2021
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Dubious Downloads: How to Check If A Download is Malicious?Introduction We all heard the horror stories – you download an email attachment, and before you know it, you are greeted with a ransomware message, telling you to pay up, or all of your precious data is lost for good. But, the reality is that most downloads aren’t harmful. Yet, how can you tell, is […]
19th August 2021
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Can Phones Get Viruses? True or FalseIntroduction When people talk about malware, they usually think about computer viruses. Mobile devices, are often wrongly considered virus-resistant. This article will tell you more about phone malware and how to get rid of a phone virus if your device does get one. You will also learn that phone viruses work differently from those you […]
19th August 2021
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10 Steps To Help Stay Protected Online – Top TipsIntroduction Living without the internet is next to impossible, especially when more and more of us start working remotely. That being said, it was never more important to stay protected online, as both of our business and personal information is distributed over the web. This article will give you 10 steps to help stay protected […]
18th August 2021
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How To Create a Strong PasswordWith a new hacking scandal in the news every other week, everyone should be concerned about the security of their online accounts. Here are a few simple techniques for creating strong passwords; and remembering them. Avoid using the following types of passwords, which a surprising number of people use: password, QWERTY, 123456, 00000 and Letmein. […]
15th March 2019
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Why Opening Email Attachments can be Dangerous By Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ Updated 17th March 2017, 13.28 EDT Email attachments can carry a number of potential dangers and it’s important to be aware of the potential risks so that you can try to avoid them. People who make viruses often use tricks to encourage you to open the attachment, as such pretending […]
8th March 2019
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Are Browser Extensions to Blame for Last Years Facebook Hack?Hackers are selling private messages from 81,000 Facebook accounts online, according to BBC report. Facebook claims that there has been no security breach, and says that the messages were probably scraped up by browser extensions that have accessed content during normal browsing sessions. The BBC reported in November that hackers claim to have […]
8th March 2019
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When Location Tracking Becomes a Risk to PrivacyLocation tracking can be a genuinely useful tool. On your phone, it can help to find services close by, or locate the device if you lose it. On a computer, location tracking could help a website deliver more relevant content based on where you live. But how many people have access to this location data? […]
19th February 2019
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What is two-factor authentication and how can does it help me stay secure online?By Mark Phillips ¦ Blog.TotalAV.com ¦ One of the best pieces of security advice any computer expert can give you is to enable two-factor authentication where possible. Nowadays, with password breaches being so common, it could be the one thing that keeps away hackers from stealing your online identity. Two-factor authentication or two-step verification? A […]
19th February 2019