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An introduction to threat modeling
If you are always worried about your ISP, corporations, and the government spying on you, maybe it’s time to complete an exercise called threat modeling. It sounds like something the Pentagon does i...
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Facebook vs. ad blockers: No matter who wins, you lose
NOTE: This post was originally published on December 15, 2018 In the latest chapter of Facebook’s war against ad blockers, developers have reported that the social media king has been actively injec...
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4 ways to back up your data securely
Photos, documents, saved video games, and old emails: We accumulate a lot of data throughout our lives. And just like our parents’ attic, our digital bags are getting fuller and fuller. Luckily, the...
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Facebook’s 10-Year Challenge went from nostalgic to dystopian real quick
NOTE: This post was originally published on January 25, 2019 A seemingly innocuous photo op with a potentially seedy underside, the 10-Year Challenge is the latest Facebook fad to grip the world. More...
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Could Facebook’s messenger merger signal dark days for WhatsApp users?
NOTE: This post was originally published on January 31, 2019 Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg recently announced plans to merge his three dominant messaging services: Instagram, Facebook Messenger, an...
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What are botnets, and how do you protect against them?
Botnets are large networks of hijacked devices (robots) that can be remotely controlled by their creator. Mainly run for profit by criminal organizations, botnets can, for example, be used to mine cry...
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How to survive an internet shutdown
Internet freedoms have been declining for a decade now, according to reports by Freedom House. Internet shutdowns in particular have been one strategy that we’ve seen frequently in recent years. Wi...
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How to Boost Online Banking Security
It should require no explanation why our online banking details are essential. We keep our money there, and if our accounts become unavailable for a short time or we lose access to them, it would be h...
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6 common misconceptions about passwords
We all need passwords. They are by far the most used form of authentication, not only for accessing accounts over the internet, but also for phone banking, ATM use, opening a safe, and even to take bo...
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How to prevent phishing attacks: Best practices and prevention tips
Phishing is a type of scam in which the scammer tries to trick you into clicking a malicious link or giving away confidential information. They usually pretend to be a trusted source. It’s one of th...
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