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Is Your VPN Truly Safe and Secure? Here’s What You Need to Know
The internet is fun to use and full of information. However, it is risky, too. Whenever you use a less secure network or public Wi-Fi, anyone who has the password or some hacking knowledge can track your internet activity. There are many ways through which you can protect yourself online. However, a VPN is the…
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What Happens to Your Data After You Delete an App
Deleting an app that is taking up precious space on your device is always a good idea, especially if it could be spying on you. However, some apps require more than just pressing the delete button. You might think that deleting an app means you have dumped it. However, the reality is different. Deleting an…
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How to Prevent Advertisers from Tracking You on Mobile
Have you ever thought about why you see ads for jeans just after you searched for jeans online? Well, it is not magic, but it is tracking. Advertisers track your online activity to show you ads that match your interests. Although it seems harmless, it often feels like someone is peeking over your shoulder. However,…
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Should You Allow Background App Activity? Privacy Risks Explained
Whenever you install the new app on your phone, it usually asks for permission to run in the background. At first glance, it doesn’t seem like a big deal. However, do you know what “background app activity” means and whether you should allow it or not? Let’s explain it to you in simple terms. There…
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How to Browse Privately on Mobile Without Leaving a Trace
Your mobile phone is your daily companion. It gives you access to your work emails, weather reports, lets you chat with your friends, and much more. And the best part is that you can do all these at the palm of your hand. Besides all these, you can also use your mobile phone to browse…
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What Is DNS Hijacking and How to Prevent It on Mobile
The DNS – Domain Name System is a crucial component of the interconnected web. It connects users to websites and services. DNS hijacking is also popularly known as DNS redirection. It occurs when attackers gain control of the DNS server and redirect traffic from legitimate websites to malicious or fake websites. DNS hijacking can result…
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How to Safeguard Sensitive Data in Shared Workspaces
These days, shared workspaces, also known as coworking spaces, have become the go-to solution for businesses and professionals. Why? It is because they’re looking for cost-effectiveness, agility, and community, which shared workspaces can easily provide. Such a shared working environment brings creativity and collaboration. However, they also come with challenges. Shared workspaces demand privacy and…
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How to Teach Parents and Seniors to Avoid Mobile Scams
Ever see your parents or grandparents open a weird message or call someone who seemed suspicious? It’s scary, especially since we all know how popular phone scams have become. Scammers today are smart and effective, and seniors are often the easiest people for them to target. We can help them stay safe, though, with some…
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How to Protect Confidential Work Data on Personal Devices
Keeping financial information, passwords, and other personal information safe and protected from hackers has long been a priority for businesses. However, it is also essential for consumers and individuals to adhere to data protection practices to safeguard their personal information. As there is so much information available on the internet to protect confidential work data…
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How to Identify Malicious Links in Mobile Text Messages
Cybercriminals continue to rely on mobile text messages to spread malicious links, and people continue to fall victim to these scams. Here, the reality is that this scam strategy remains effective. However, as users, we need to learn how to identify malicious links in mobile text messages and protect ourselves from such scams. This blog…
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