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The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit

The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit

The doctor will see you now … virtually: Tips for a safe telehealth visit

Are your virtual doctor visits private and secure? Here’s what to know about, and how to prepare for, connecting with a doctor from the comfort of your home.

Phil Muncaster04 Jan 2023


Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?

André Lameiras18 Nov 2022


The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs

The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs

The spy who rented to me? Throwing the spotlight on hidden cameras in Airbnbs

Do you find reports of spy cams found in vacation rentals unsettling? Try these tips for spotting hidden cameras to put your worries to rest.

Phil Muncaster01 Nov 2022


Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication?

André Lameiras22 Sep 2022


How to take control over your digital legacy

How to take control over your digital legacy

How to take control over your digital legacy

Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your digital affairs in order on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other major online services.

André Lameiras31 Aug 2022


What is doxing and how to protect yourself

What is doxing and how to protect yourself

What is doxing and how to protect yourself

Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you

André Lameiras25 Aug 2022


Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps

André Lameiras23 Aug 2022


Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used?

Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used?

Crypto mixers: What are they and how are they used?

How crypto mixers, also known as crypto tumblers, are used to obscure the trail of digital money

Sol González20 Jun 2022


RSA – Creepy real-world edition

RSA – Creepy real-world edition

RSA – Creepy real-world edition

Digital fiddling somehow got mixed up in a real war

Cameron Camp09 Jun 2022