Four Different Types of Identity Theft and How to Prevent It
We often are not aware of all the potential dangers of identity theft that we face every single day. Therefore, we would like to draw your attention to the most common types of identity theft, and how it would be...
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How to Set up a Password as a Default User in PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL often called just Postgres, is an object-relational database management system with an emphasis on flexibility and standards compliance. Before we begin, I feel it's crucial to explain that for almost all...
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What Is Cyber Insurance and Do You Really Need It?
Cybercrime seems to be growing every year and so it is only natural that cyber insurance is becoming an increasingly growing topic among cybersecurity experts and companies that are targeted. Data breaches, Denial of...
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Using a Password Manager vs Storing Passwords in a Password Protected File: Which Is Safer?
How do you manage all of your passwords? You probably have plenty of them if you are an avid social media user. Not to mention all of your service provider accounts, from your mobile service provider to your online...
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What to Do When Your iPhone Locks You Out
It's one thing when you regularly change your passwords to improve your private information's security. However, sometimes some devices might seem to have a mind of their own. For example, sometimes we can find...
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Top Security Tips for Those Using Banking Apps
Online banking is just one of the many examples of how the Internet and IT, in general, has made the everyday lives of people easier and more comfortable. However, measures taken to improve convenience don't always...
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How to Set up Two-Factor Authentication for Facebook?
With all the news of hacked emails, websites, identity thefts, and various data leaks it is becoming increasingly obvious that simple passwords are no longer enough to adequately protect us. This isn't just about your...
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Microsoft, Netflix, and PayPal Continue to Be the Most Phished Companies in North America
Protecting internet users is no small task, and a major part of the effort goes into monitoring the threat landscape. By knowing what's trendy in the world of cybercrime, security companies can be better prepared to...
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What You Should Do If You Use Facebook or Google to Log into Other Websites
It is so convenient to just click log in with Facebook or log in with Google when we sign up for new services. If your account is linked to Facebook or Google, the next time you sign in, all you have to do is click...
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If You Are Not Installing Software Updates, You Are Putting Your Passwords at Risk
Passwords have been the most common authentication form for years. They are the gatekeepers for all the private information ordinary users and companies have, no matter if it is stored on a smartphone, a computer, or...
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Your Password Could Have Been Collected by a Web Analytics Tool. Here's What You Need to Do
Many website owners use Web analytics tools to gather information that would help create a better user experience for their visitors. Thus, such applications are programmed to gather various data about the user's...
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6 Important Security Features for iOS 12 Users
Did you upgrade your iPhone, iPod, or iPad to iOS 12 already? Even if you have not made the jump yet, you might have heard that this version of the operating system has several improvements that can enhance overall...
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How to Set Google App-Specific Password to Access Gmail Account Through IMAP or POP
Are you using two-factor verification on your Google account which needs a unique code (received through an SMS, through a call or through a phone app) along with your login credentials? If so you should know computer...
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Some Data Breaches Are Reported Years Later. Here's How You Can Protect Yourself Now
You hear of hacking incidents every day, and you're rightfully worried that one day, you might end up in the crooks' sights. You want to know what the various service providers do to protect your privacy, and you ask...
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TSB Customers Are Warned That Their Passwords Could Be Exposed
It's the 21st century, and for a variety of different reasons, stashing away money under the mattress is not a good idea. Like it or not, you have to pick a financial institution and trust it with handling your cash...
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How to Change Proxy Settings in Chrome to Protect Your Privacy Online
What is a web proxy? A web proxy or a proxy server is a server that acts as a go-between for requests from clients asking for resources from other servers. It is one of the most popular and most effective ways of...
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Users' Passwords Exposed During a Hack of Pornographic Websites
Let's say a moderately popular online game that you play gets hacked. You've used a personal email address that's reserved mostly for junk mail. Alongside it, the hackers steal your home IP address, the nickname you...
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How to Edit or Delete Payment Card Information from Chrome Autofill on iPhone, Android, or Your Computer
Did you know that Google Chrome has an Autofill feature? It can be very useful for avid online shoppers. With Autofill, you can store your credit or debit card along with any other crucial data already on your web...
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