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What is a replay attack? How it works and ways to prevent it
Think of a replay attack as cybercrime’s version of a movie rerun—only this one can empty your bank account or unlock your secure systems. In a replay attack, cybercriminals don’t need to deco...
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What to do if you’ve been hacked on social media
Your profile pic is now a crypto monkey. Your bio says you’re giving away free iPhones. Your mom just called to ask if you really made $10K from dropshipping. Bad news: you’ve been hacked. Good ne...
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What is stalkerware, and how to remove it from your phone
Imagine someone secretly watching your every move through your own phone without you even knowing. That’s what stalkerware does. Most of the time, stalkerware is installed by someone you know—a pa...
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How to secure your iPhone from hackers before it’s too late
iPhones have a strong reputation for security, but that doesn’t mean they’re hack-proof. Like any connected device, they can still be targeted through phishing attempts, malicious apps, unsecured ...
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What is Tor? How does it work, and is it safe to use?
Tor is a free, open-source tool that hides your location, identity, and activity. Most people use it for private browsing. But are there any risks involved in using it? Tor isn’t just for tech exper...
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How to put parental controls on iPhone (fast and easy guide)
If your child has an iPhone, you’ve probably wondered how to make it safer. Between social media, games, messaging apps, and the internet in general, kids are spending more time online than ever bef...
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How to get free Wi-Fi anywhere (legally and safely) | 7 easy ways
Your battery’s full, your coffee’s hot—and your phone has no signal. You need Wi-Fi, and you need it now. Whether you’re traveling, stuck at the airport, or just dodging a data cap, this guid...
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What is doxxing, and how can you stay safe online?
Imagine waking up one day to find your real name, home address, phone number—maybe even where you work—blasted all over the internet for anyone to see. It’s not just embarrassing; it’s dangero...
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Brute force attack: What it is and how to prevent it
A brute force attack is exactly what it sounds like: instead of looking for a secret way into your accounts, attackers just try thousands of different combinations until they find one that works. They...
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HTTPS Everywhere: What is it, and can you use it today?
When you load a website, your data can either travel in plain text or through an encrypted connection—and that difference matters more than most people think. For years, an extension called HTTPS Ev...
