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VPNs are an essential resource for keeping your data secure and improving your privacy online. However, there is a lot to learn about these important tools. They have great benefits, but not all VPN providers are the same. Depending on how you want to use your VPN, the best option for you might not be…
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Being a victim of fraud is, unfortunately, common. And it’s often underreported because victims are ashamed and embarrassed about being victims. Protecting yourself is essential, but so is understanding what steps to take if and when fraud happens to you. These fraud prevention tips can help you be prepared in advance and also know what…
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Pokémon Go enthusiasts come in every shape and size, from every walk of life, and from all corners of the globe. The mobile app gives gamers a chance to escape their gaming dens and explore the outdoors, and promotes social connection and fitness. It’s no wonder that its popularity hasn’t waned since its release in…
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If, like most people, you’re a law-abiding citizen, getting a call from law enforcement saying you’re in trouble is probably one of your worst nightmares. It’s even worse when they tell you there’s a warrant for your arrest because you didn’t do something you don’t recall being told to do. For some people, this worst…
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When most people think of cybersecurity, they think of trying to protect digital assets from cybercriminals and hackers. And that’s often accurate. But just because hackers are often the enemy doesn’t mean hacking is always a bad thing. Ethical hacking does exist. And even outside of the hacking itself, the hacker mindset can helpful to…
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Someone has just stolen your box full of gold, which contained your entire fortune. It sounds liek something that would happen to a Victorian nobleman or a traveler during the golden age of piracy. But it could happen to you, too. Except these days, it’s not pirates or bandits robbing you of your gold. It’s…
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No matter who you are or how much money you make, financial literacy is important. Knowing how to manage your money properly can help you prioritize what you love and avoid costly financial mistakes. Whether you feel like you already know what you’re doing financially or you’ve just started the journey to do better with…
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Scammers are always innovating with new ways to make you afraid and steal your money. Sextortion is one of those ways. It’s already a devastating scam with huge consequences. But a variation on sextortion called the underage scam (or sometimes the “underage girl scam”) has the same consequences – and the scammer’s story sounds much…
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People concerned about internet privacy are starting to investigate virtual private networks and exploring PureVPN. PureVPN provides pure protection online by hiding your actual IP address and encrypting all your online traffic, which is what 99% of internet users and privacy seekers want.
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An imposter scammer is the worst type of manipulation. It takes advantage of our trusting and believing nature and creates an opportunity for the criminal to steal our money, identity, and, sadly, our faith in others.
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Scams come in many forms, and they may not always look like scams at first glance. Receiving a package you didn’t order may be strange, but it probably doesn’t sound suspicious. After all, no scammer would give you a free gift – right? But just because you didn’t pay for the product that showed up…
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In today’s digital landscape, protecting your online privacy is more important than ever. With cyber threats, data tracking, and geo-restrictions becoming common concerns, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) have emerged as a go-to solution for securing internet activity. But while most users opt for VPN apps on their individual devices, there’s a far more efficient and…
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You might think of the attorney general as a politician, but they are, in fact, servants of the people in their state. An attorney general’s sworn duty is to ensure justice and safety for consumers in their state. Protecting consumers from fraud, scams, and other crimes is what they do.
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The word today is highly digital and full of cyber risks. Cybersecurity isn’t just for large organizations anymore – it’s for everybody. It’s essential to know how to protect your sensitive data, have backs to restore from, and regularly pentesting to find vulnerabilities. But incident response is also part of your cybersecurity toolbox. And sometimes,…
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The role of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is constantly changing. The shifts in technology and the threat landscape, along with the constant need to attract new talent and close the growing skills gap, all add up to a dynamic job. Juggling complex systems and multiple levels of responsibility just adds to the CISO…
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As we see an increase in cyberattacks, it’s more important than ever for companies to be able to identify and respond to threats. Tools like AI can provide some business automation and help deal with the volume of monitoring most companies require. But human oversight is still essential. See AI, Automation, and the Future of…
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The good news is that you don’t have to become a cybersecurity pro to protect yourself from fake emails. A good dose of common sense and a greater awareness of email fraud are enough to put you on guard.
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Here are some details. Brick is a combined software and hardware app that helps temporarily “remove” distracting apps from your phone. It also removes any notifications that you’d get from those apps. While the software resides on your phone, the hardware component is small, square magnetic brick. That’s what keeps the apps and notifications turned off. The Brick is “NFC-powered,” which stands for Near Field Communication. It controls your phone but from a distance. So, if I forget I have Brick on and try to open one of my blocked apps, I get a “this is a distraction” message, one I can’t override from my phone.
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The landscape of both technology and cyber threats is constantly changing. That means that cybersecurity and business concerns are constantly changing as well. It’s never been more essential to build a strong security culture in your organization and to stay ahead of threats. The more people and systems involved in your company, the more complex…
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Money-lender Dave does the one thing that all scammers do: It lied to its target through its advertising. Sure, there are small disclaimers here and there, yet Dave preyed on the triggers that consumers (who need money) would respond to. Dave likely knew and likely counted on the fact that people rarely read the fine print.
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Phishing and account breaches have been a problem for years, and it’s not going away. In fact, with the advent of AI, it’s just getting worse. Passwords seem like a logical way to protect our accounts. And while they served our needs in the past, they’re no match for today’s cybercriminal tactics. It’s time for…
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The world of online threats is ever-changing. Sophisticated phishing, AI-powered attacks, and more are making it ever harder to keep things safe. Organizations are navigating a wide variety of challenges and an equally wide variety of innovative solutions in working to address threats and be proactive in their online safety and security. Implementing a cybersecurity…
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You get a call from your bank’s fraud department. There’s been fraud on your account – a criminal has gotten in and is currently in the process of stealing every penny you have. If you don’t act now, you’ll be left with nothing. But the person on the phone tells you there is a solution.…
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Scams and scammers are everywhere. Even if you haven’t personally been caught in a scam, you probably know someone who has. A recent report on fraud and identity theft found that 30% of Americans have been victims of a scam in the past twelve months. Which means that statistically, if you know more than two…
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It’s not just identity theft anymore. Criminals have expanded to a whole range of identity crimes. And it’s extremely easy to unintentionally give your private information to a scammer. Even something as simple as calling tech support could put your information in a criminal’s hands. It’s essential to be vigilant about your data. See Identity…
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