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What to do if your Twitch account gets hacked
Attackers who gain access to your Twitch account may be able to change your login credentials, make unauthorized purchases, broadcast inappropriate content, or use your channel to scam your followers....
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What is MAC flooding? How the attack works and why it’s a security risk
Many local networks use devices called switches to move data between laptops, phones, printers, and servers. Instead of sending every piece of data to every connected device, a switch forwards traffic...
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Is Face ID safe? A deep dive into biometric safety
Face ID is a biometric authentication method available on modern iPhones and iPad Pros. It’s used to unlock your device and approve certain sensitive actions, like approving a payment or downloading...
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What is shimming in cybersecurity, and how can you protect against it?
When you use a device or an app, it doesn’t handle every task by itself. To work properly, it relies on other parts of the same system to do specific jobs. A payment terminal relies on software to p...
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Google Search not working with a VPN? Here’s how to fix it
Using a virtual private network (VPN) can offer privacy and security benefits, but sometimes it may change the behavior of services like Google Search. If you’ve noticed that Google Search isn’t f...
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How to spot and avoid Etsy scams while shopping online
Etsy is an online marketplace where buyers purchase items from individual shops, including handmade, vintage, and custom products. Like other large marketplaces, Etsy also sees scams. Some listings or...
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Is Honey legit? A comprehensive review of PayPal Honey
Honey is a legitimate browser extension and mobile app owned by PayPal. It automatically searches for coupons, tracks prices, and offers rewards when you shop online. Like many shopping tools, it coll...
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Data sovereignty: What it is and compliance considerations
Every digital interaction generates data. Often, it moves across borders; a login request in Paris might be processed on servers in California and stored in Singapore. Given this constant global excha...
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What is a walled garden?
A walled garden is a digital environment managed by a single tech company, such as Apple or Meta. Within this closed space, the company controls what users can access, how data is shared, and which ap...
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What are data brokers? A complete guide to your privacy and protection
Every time you browse the web, sign up for a service, or fill out an online form, traces of your personal life are being collected. Sometimes, this information is collected and sold by companies known...
