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Secure ways to share passwords: Safer options for family and work
Whether you’re giving a family member access to an account or helping a coworker log into a shared tool, sharing passwords is sometimes unavoidable. The key is sharing them in a way that reduces the...
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Bail bond scams exposed: How to spot fraud and protect your family
You’re just going about your day when you receive a call or text from someone claiming to be a lawyer, a bail agent, or even a police officer. A loved one has been arrested, they say, and the only w...
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New NIST password guidelines: What changed and how to stay compliant
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s current password guidance discourages forced periodic password changes, password hints, security questions, and arbitrary composition rule...
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Think a VPN only hides your IP? Try these features first
Most people know that a virtual private network (VPN) hides your IP address. Many people set one up, perhaps use it once to watch something abroad, and then forget it exists. That's a bit like buying ...
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How to block an email address in Outlook: Step-by-step guide
Unwanted emails can quickly take over your inbox. Some are harmless but annoying, such as marketing messages and newsletters you no longer read. Others are more serious, including spam and phishing em...
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DDoS attack tools explained: Risks, warning signs, and ways to stay protected
Denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are significant cyber threats capable of taking down websites, overwhelming networks, and costing organizations hundreds of tho...
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What is a safe username? How to create one that protects your privacy
Usernames often look like simple account labels, but they can carry more identity value than expected. A careless choice can make a profile easier to interpret outside the platform where it first appe...
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23andMe data breach: What happened and how to protect your data
In late 2023, the consumer genetic testing company 23andMe confirmed that malicious actors had accessed thousands of customer accounts using stolen login credentials. More than 18,000 accounts were di...
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Are DNA tests safe? Privacy risks to know before sharing your genetic data
Millions of people have taken DNA tests to learn more about their ancestry, biological relatives, inherited traits, and possible health risks. The process seems simple: take a saliva sample, send it t...
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Netflix scams: How to spot fake emails, texts, and billing alerts
A text says your Netflix payment failed. An email warns your account will be suspended tonight. A pop-up on your TV tells you to call support immediately. These are all common Netflix scams. The messa...