Securing
In today’s digital landscape, protecting your online accounts and personal information is more important than ever. With cyber threats constantly evolving, staying informed and taking proactive measures to safeguard your digital life is crucial. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated category filled with in-depth articles, how-to guides, and expert advice on securing your online accounts and data.
In this category, you’ll discover valuable insights and resources on topics such as:
- Establishing strong passwords and using password managers
- Enabling multi-factor authentication for enhanced security
- Securing social media accounts and privacy settings
- Protecting your email accounts from phishing and spam
- Implementing robust security measures for online banking and financial services
- Safeguarding your personal devices, including smartphones and computers
- Staying vigilant against emerging cyber threats and trends
Our articles are designed to be easy to understand and practical, ensuring you can implement effective security measures and confidently protect your digital life. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the online world safely and learn how to fortify your online accounts and data against potential cyberattacks.
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How To Tell Your Facebook Has Been Hacked
Facebook is one of the most vulnerable social media platforms due to its massive user base, making it a prime target for hackers and scammers. Understanding how to recognize and confirm a hack is crucial. Below is our comprehensive guide to help you determine if your Facebook account has been compromised. Suspicious Emails or Messages…
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How AI Will Cause Havoc with TAIA
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be damaging to businesses and countries. Not because they pose an immediate threat as an AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), which is a different story altogether, but because of the vast possibilities to fool an audience. Within a few years, we will not be able to tell the difference between what has…
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How to Enable Automatic App Updates on iPhone
This video teaches you how to enable automatic app updates on your iPhone. This has saved me a lot of time and has increased my phone security. Multiple apps tend to send out critical security patches once they are discovered, but it’s hard to be quick enough to install those updates yourself. If you don’t…
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How to Check if Your Phone is Hacked
Do you think your phone has been hacked? Look for signs of a hacked iPhone or Android like those listed below. Signs of a compromised smartphone What should you do if you think your phone is hacked? Preventative Strategies: Staying Ahead of Hackers Proactive measures are your best defense against malware and hackers. Regular updates,…
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Recovering a Hacked account
A hacked account can lead to unforeseen consequences, including identity theft, financial loss, and damage to personal and professional relationships. Knowing how to react is crucial if you suspect your account has been hacked. In this tutorial, we’ll outline the steps to take if you’re unsure whether you can recover your hacked account. Step 1:…
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An Underrated Cybersecurity Risk: The Insider Threat
Organizations often focus on well-known external threats such as hackers, ransomware, and malware in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape. However, there’s an underrated risk that many companies tend to overlook – the human element or the “insider threat.” This article will explore the complexities of the insider threat, why it’s a hidden danger, and the strategies…
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Twitter Removed My Two-Factor Authentication Without Notice
This morning, I woke up to an email from verify@twitter.com that said: Twitter two-factor authentication is now off You’ve turned off two-factor authentication for @JonasBorch This means you’ll no longer have this added protection when you log in to Twitter. Your account will be more vulnerable to compromise. You can turn on two-factor authentication any…
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How to avoid being misused in Deepfake Porn
On January 30th, 2023, this year, the famous Twitch streamer Atrioc’s live stream showed other streamers being misused in deepfake porn. This spotlighted the new AI technology that allows the misuse of images and videos in creating fake porn videos without consent. If you struggle with revenge porn, deep nudes, or other non-consensual explicit…
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Preparing for the Future of Cybercrime
Tracking the future of cybercrime is difficult but important. If you use the internet daily, you must keep up with how cybercrime is evolving. However, trying to keep your finger on the pulse of cybercrime can be overwhelming. This article will teach you how to prepare for the future of cybercrime. Keeping up to date…
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What to Do if You’re the Victim of a Data Breach
Data breaches are one of the biggest threats in the modern era. Each year hackers perform more than 1000 data breaches. Damage from these breaches averages around $3.86 million, making the total cost of breaches well over $1 billion globally each year. So how are you supposed to defend yourself against the threat of these…
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How to Protect Yourself From Hackers When Traveling
Traveling to different countries and locations is essential for business travelers and those looking for a vacation. However, traveling makes keeping yourself and your data and devices safe from hackers is more challenging. Several easy-to-fall-into traps come from being away from home. This guide will teach you how to protect yourself from hackers when traveling.…
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What To Do if Your Facebook Account Is Compromised
Keeping your Facebook account safe can be quite tricky. Unfortunately, Facebook provides one of the worst suites of recovery features we’ve ever seen. So what are you supposed to do if your Facebook account is compromised? This guide will teach you exactly what to do if someone compromises your Facebook account. What Does A Compromised…
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Received Facebook Password Change?
Facebook will send you a message whenever you request a password change. However, what should you do if you receive one of these messages when you haven’t asked for a password change? This article will walk you through the correct response to the situation and the reasons why you may have received a Facebook password…
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Someone May Have Accessed Your Account
Facebook occasionally sends emails to users, warning them about unauthorized access to their accounts. If you’ve received one of these emails before, it can be confusing and scary to try and figure out what you should do. This guide will teach you what to do when Facebook tells you that someone may have accessed your…
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Received Facebook Primary Email Changed?
Facebook informs you whenever you change important details on your account. So what should you do if you receive a Facebook primary email changed message when you didn’t change it yourself? This guide will teach you exactly what to do to keep your Facebook account as secure as possible. What is a Facebook Primary Email…