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Online Security

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How to Clean up Emails and Subscriptions: Step-by-Step!

Every time I open my inbox, it seems like ten more emails have been added to the list. Many of these emails come from subscriptions, promotions, and newsletters I can’t even remember I had. If you’re like me, being bombarded by emails can be a pain.   Cleaning up emails and managing subscriptions doesn’t just […]

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How These Browser Extensions Secure Your Online Shopping

I sometimes get carried away with online shopping, to the detriment of my wallet. The ease of scrolling through millions of products, and then with just a few clicks, you’ve purchased just what you’ve looking for, and in a few days, or in some cases a day, your purchase is at your doorstep.   The

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Identifying Social Engineering Indicators in Communications

Every day, millions of deceptive texts, calls, and emails are sent around the world, with the purpose of tricking unsuspecting individuals into revealing their valuable personal information. Have you ever received an email urging you to “act now” to claim a surprise reward, or a phone call from someone claiming to be from your bank

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12 Warning Signs of Fake Emails: Learn how to spot them.

When I was a Systems Administrator, I had to tell users, several times actually, “Don’t click on emails you’re not sure about, and certainly don’t download attachments from unfamiliar emails”. Most listened, some didn’t. Clicking on unsolicited emails is one of the major ways cybercriminals transfer malicious software or malware to unsuspecting users, a method

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Virtual Private Networks: How Choosing the Right VPN Can Safeguard Your Privacy.

  Say you’re using the public Wi-Fi at your go-to café, or coffee shop to get some work done. Also on that network, lurking about, waiting to steal your personal information, is a hacker you have no idea about.  These days, data collecting and unencrypted Internet traffic pose a constant threat to our online privacy.

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The Ultimate Mobile Banking Security Checklist: Your Guide to Secure Transactions

I’ll be honest, I was a little late in using mobile banking. Initially, I somehow felt more secure going to my bank’s website using my PC and accessing my accounts from there. I wasn’t alone back then, and even today, some people are a little apprehensive about accessing their bank account while using a mobile

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Don’t Get Scammed! Top 6 Features of Secure Online Stores

Shopping online has been around for quite some time, and it does offer unparalleled convenience, allowing us to browse and purchase anything from groceries to electronics to even cars with just a few clicks. But, have you ever paused before clicking the “Buy” button on an online store, or hesitated before entering your credit card

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Your Child’s Digital Safety: A Guide to Parental Control Tools

Any parent will tell you, controlling kids online is tough. These days’ children are more exposed to a huge online environment than those of previous generations. You can’t go anywhere and not see kids glued to their devices. While there are obviously a lot of educational and entertaining possibilities for kids on the Internet, there

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