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Military romance scams: How to protect yourself
If someone you’ve met online claims to be in the military and is asking for money, gift cards, or sensitive information or photos, pause before sending anything. These are common red flags of a mili...
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What is first-party data: How it’s collected and used
First-party data is information a company collects directly from people who use its website, app, or services. This includes data collected with consent, like optional cookies, as well as information ...
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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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IoT botnets explained: How to detect and defeat them
Botnets were once built almost entirely from infected desktop and laptop computers. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has changed that. IoT botnets exploit vulnerable connected devices at scale...
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How to delete Facebook search history on any device (mobile and desktop)
Facebook keeps a log of your recent searches made inside the platform. It’s convenient, but the company can use that search data to personalize the content it shows you in your search results. The g...
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What is IoT connectivity, and how do you choose the right solution?
Internet of Things (IoT) devices rely on connectivity to send data to the systems that process it and to receive updates when needed. The quality of that connection affects how reliably a device opera...
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VPN passthrough: Do you need it, and how does it actually work?
When you use a virtual private network (VPN) to connect to the internet, most modern protocols, like those used by ExpressVPN, work smoothly with your router and don’t need any special settings. But...
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Is your Ring doorbell hacked? Here’s how to tell and protect it
If your Ring doorbell is turning on when it shouldn’t or otherwise behaving strangely, you might worry that it’s been hacked. A compromised Ring device can result in a serious invasion of your pri...
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What is HIPAA compliance? What you need to know
Every time you visit a doctor, fill a prescription, or use a telehealth app, sensitive information about your health is collected and stored. If that data isn’t handled properly, it can lead to loss...
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What are trackers? Understanding how they affect your online privacy
Trackers are technologies that collect information about how you use websites, apps, and online services, often without your knowledge. They can track what you click, what you search for, how long you...
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