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Nigerian prince scam: What is it and how to stay safe
The Nigerian prince scam is a form of advance-fee scam where a scammer convinces a victim to send them money upfront for a promised reward later. It’s sometimes called a 419 scam, referencing Sectio...
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Link manipulation: What is it and how to stay safe
Link manipulation is a common tactic used by cybercriminals—they trick people into visiting harmful sites by disguising phishing links to look like trusted sites. These manipulated links can expose ...
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Bluejacking explained: What it is and how to stay safe
Plenty of people use Bluetooth daily. You might have Bluetooth headphones for your phone or send files via Bluetooth to friends and family. But did you know that same technology can be used against yo...
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Does a VPN protect you from hackers? The truth about online security
You’ve probably seen the ads: “Use a VPN to stay safe from hackers.” It sounds good. Simple, even. But is it true? The internet is a lot messier than those ads make it seem. Yes, a VPN can prote...
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VPN for dummies: Simple no-jargon guide for beginners in 2025
Every time you go online, your personal information could be at risk. Between hackers who try to steal your data, websites that track your location, and companies that harvest your personal informatio...
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Take these tests to verify your password security
Most websites require a “minimum” password strength. For example, you might have to create a password with a minimum number of characters, numbers, and/or special characters. But what if you want ...
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How do hackers get passwords? Tips to stay safe
If all you knew about hacking came from TV and movies, you could be forgiven for thinking hackers steal passwords by typing furiously on loud keyboards in dark rooms, racing against a countdown clock,...
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How websites check your password
When you visit a website and enter a password (or autofill one from your password manager), have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes? In other words, how does the website know if the pass...
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