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Facebook is perfect for keeping friends close, but be cautious. We Live Security highlights five Facebook scams to look out for.

Cloud storage is convenient, but is it safe? We Live Security brings you a rundown of the top five tips for cloud storage safety.

Ransomware can be among the most frightening forms of malware - suddenly, your screen is replaced by a message from the police, demanding money, or a message saying your files are lost unless you pay a ransom to unlock them. Our tips will help you fight back.

On average, Windows PC users spend five days a year waiting for their machines to load - and the culprit for slow machines isn't always malware. Here are a few tips to restore your grumbling old PC to top speed.

Tiny things such as using an admin account on your PC when you don’t need to can give cybercriminals their “way in”. Thankfully, a few simple changes can make you safer - wherever you browse, and whatever you do.

Many workplaces allow wokers to bring their own smartphones, tablets and PCs to work - a practise described as "Bring Your Own Disaster" by IT wags for years. Disasters, of course, DO happen - our tips should help you avoid being the guy who brings one.

Malware, phishing and ID thieves are everywhere - but you don’t have to be paranoid, or hang back, or stop yourself enjoying the best the web has to offer. Our tips should help you browse with confidence.

With malicious remote access attacks of the rise it is time to check your computer's RDP configuration and apply restrictions, like turning it off, limiting users, and applying strong passwords

These days cybercriminals will use phone calls, SMS messages, emails, fake apps - and even couriers - in an effort to get your money. The key to staying safe is to recognize behavior that isn’t quite “right” - and catch phishers and fraudsters in the act.