What Is Instagram's Nasty List and What to Do If You're on It?
If you're told that you've ended up on Instagram's 'Nasty List', you'll likely want to know what the reason for this is. A 'Nasty List' sounds like a list of accounts that have done something wrong, so, especially if...
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How to Password-Protect a Video File on Windows & Mac
Like everyone out there I'm sure you have important videos on your PC or Mac that you don't wish anyone else to see. In that case, it's completely logical to put a password on your sensitive videos just in case...
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There's a Fake Google Wallet App, and It Is Used to Hijack Google Accounts
You could argue that Google is the classic Silicon Valley success story. What started off as a useful search engine is now a commanding part of almost everything we do online. Over the years, Google released apps and...
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What Is a Google Security Key and How Does It Work with Your Android 7.0+ Phone?
Google's security people reckon that they know a thing or two about Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or 2-Step Verification, as they like to call it. They think that the most secure 2FA systems are the ones based on a...
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How to Fix 'Windows 10 Safe Mode Won’t Accept Password' Issue
Windows Safe mode was designed as a way to get out of all manner of problems. For example, if your VGA drivers crash your system? This is especially true in Windows 10 as it has a lot of driver problems. Safe Mode...
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What Is a Baldr Data Stealer and How to Protect Your Passwords Against It
Baldr is the name of a new family of information-stealing malware. Its authors first introduced it to cybercriminal circles in January, and about a month later, Microsoft's security team reported that they have seen...
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99 Phishing Sites but Microsoft Did Not Leave One
A phishing website is a wonderful instrument for virtual schemers. Once a phishing website is set up, the attackers can trick gullible visitors into disclosing personal information or interacting with unreliable or...
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How to Password Protect a Compressed/Zipped Folder on Windows 10 PC
Did you know that you can encrypt a folder with a password? This has always been an indispensable feature of Windows for as long as I can remember (and I can remember Windows 95). It's a staple of the OS at this point...
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Five Misconceptions That Can Ruin Your Backups
Although more and more people are starting to realize that backing up important data is a good idea, many still underestimate the importance of a backup. This, it must be said, is not terribly surprising. After all,...
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How to Fix Error 0x8009002d on Windows 10 When You Sign in Using Pin or Password
Windows 10 has brought a lot of security and user interface improvements and innovations to the table like security questions for example. However, it's not flawless and suffers from its own unique problems and bugs...
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A Mobile Application Exposed Passwords and Enabled Car Theft
As you probably know, the tendency to connect everyday objects to the internet is often referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution, and although nowadays, we ought to be rather careful when using words...
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What Are Mobile Payment Apps and How to Use Them Safely
Mobile payment apps can make our daily money transactions between friends, family, or colleagues much easier. For example, they are very convenient when eating out with friends, as one person can pay the whole bill...
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Millions of Facebook and Instagram Passwords Were Left in Plain Sight. What Now?
If you are an avid Facebook or Instagram user, you definitely know that signing into your accounts has never been easier. All of your devices can sign you in automatically, when your passwords are saved in your...
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What Is a Two-Factor Authentication Phishing Attack?
When you leave your home, do you just leave the light on to trick thieves into thinking that someone’s home, or do you lock all doors and windows? When you park your car, do you lock it but leave the window open, or...
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If You Think You Are Safer Using a Family Tracking App, You Should Think Again
Not knowing where your kids or other family members are can be scary, especially if they cannot answer your calls or messages. Therefore, it is no wonder that family tracking apps are becoming more popular. According...
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What Is Point-Of-Sale (POS) Malware and How to Protect Yourself Against It
You have probably heard of the dark web. It's the rough end of the internet where criminals buy and sell anything from child abuse materials to guns and drugs. Truth be told, the activity does tend to be exaggerated,...
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How to Make Sure Loved Ones Can Access Our Digital Accounts When We Are Gone
"Things as certain as death and taxes, can be more firmly believed" as Daniel Defoe once wrote. We're all mortal and we're all going to die at some point. It's normal to make preparations for that inevitability and...
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Every Day Can Be 'World Backup Day'
The idea of World Backup Day was born around 2011 when a few 'concerned users' started a discussion on Reddit about what they can do to protect their data. The exchange of ideas morphed into an initiative that went...
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