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5 ways hackers steal passwords (and how to stop them)

5 ways hackers steal passwords (and how to stop them)

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5 ways hackers steal passwords (and how to stop them)

From social engineering to looking over your shoulder, here are some of the most common tricks that bad guys use to steal passwords

Phil Muncaster05 Jan 2022


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5 warning signs your identity has been stolen

5 warning signs your identity has been stolen

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5 warning signs your identity has been stolen

By spotting these early warning signs of identity theft, you can minimize the impact on you and your family

Phil Muncaster14 Dec 2021


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SnapHack: Watch out for those who can hack into anyone’s Snapchat!

SnapHack: Watch out for those who can hack into anyone’s Snapchat!

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SnapHack: Watch out for those who can hack into anyone’s Snapchat!

Oh snap! This is how easy it may be for somebody to hijack your Snapchat account – all they need to do is peer over your shoulder.

Jake Moore09 Dec 2021


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Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season

Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season

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Avoiding the shopping blues: How to shop online safely this holiday season

With the holiday shopping bonanza right around the corner, here's how to make sure your online spending spree is safe

Amer Owaida24 Nov 2021


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What to do if you receive a data breach notice

What to do if you receive a data breach notice

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What to do if you receive a data breach notice

Receiving a breach notification doesn’t mean you’re doomed – here’s what you should consider doing in the hours and days after learning that your personal data has been exposed

Phil Muncaster22 Nov 2021


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Cybersecurity careers: What to know and how to get started

Cybersecurity careers: What to know and how to get started

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Cybersecurity careers: What to know and how to get started

Want to help make technology safer for everyone? Love solving puzzles? Looking for a rewarding career? Break into cybersecurity! Insights from ESET researchers Aryeh Goretsky and Cameron Camp will put you on the right track.

Editor21 Oct 2021


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A recipe for failure: Predictably poor passwords

A recipe for failure: Predictably poor passwords

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A recipe for failure: Predictably poor passwords

Security professionals advise to never use ‘beef stew’ as a password. It just isn’t stroganoff.

Jake Moore19 Oct 2021


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Common Facebook scams and how to avoid them

Common Facebook scams and how to avoid them

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Common Facebook scams and how to avoid them

Are you on Facebook? So are scammers. Here are some of the most common con jobs on Facebook you should watch out for and how you can tell if you’re being scammed.

Amer Owaida30 Jun 2021


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How to tell if a website is safe

How to tell if a website is safe

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How to tell if a website is safe

It can be difficult to tell a legitimate website apart from an unsafe one – follow these steps to identify and protect yourself from bad websites

Amer Owaida23 Jun 2021