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When Does Oversharing Online Become a Security Problem?
Oversharing. Just about everyone indulges in it to some degree. When does oversharing become a security risk? Let's learn when oversharing might become a problem and pose a threat.
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What to do if You've Been Threatened Online
Have you been threatened online? What should you do about it? Here are some tips for how to handle online harassment and threats.
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5 Hacks Seen In Movies That Are Totally Legit
Are movie hacks for real or are they pure fiction? Check out these 5 hacks seen in the movies that are totally legit in the real world.
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Instagram Safety Tips For Parents
What do parents need to know about Instagram safety? Check out these Instagram safety tips before you let your kids snap and post that next pic.
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Can my Wireless Network Name Affect My Security
Is having a common network name a security risk? Is it as bad as having a simple network password? Let's learn why your network name might be a big security risk.
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Is Your Baby Monitor Being Hacked?
Are there really people out there that would hack your baby monitor? The answer is yes. Learn why hackers hack baby monitors and what you can do to prevent yours from being hacked.
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4 Security Lessons We Can Learn From 'Mr. Robot'
USA Network's hacker drama 'Mr. Robot' follows the life of hoodie-clad elite hacker Elliot Alderson as he goes about his daily life as a security analyst by day, hacker by night. Here are 4 security lessons you can learn from watching the series.
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How to Protect Yourself From the Worst Android Hack Ever: Stagefright
Stagefright, the worst mobile phone hack ever, is here. If you have an Android-based phone, the chances are pretty good that you might be vulnerable. Learn why this hack is the mother of all Android vulnerabilities and what you can do to prevent your phone from being affected.
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How to Use Netflix's Parental Controls
Do you worry about what your kids might watch on Netflix when you're not around? Netflix has parental controls, but many people don't turn them on. Learn how to enable Netflix's parental controls in our article:
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7 Bad Habits That Are Killing Your Security
Whether it’s pure laziness or you're just resistant to change, we all develop bad security habits. Here are 7 bad habits that are killing your security and some tips for replacing them with good habits:
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Why You Should Care About Like / Click Fraud
Is it ok to buy likes or clicks to help out your marketing campaign? We’ll discuss this and other questions in our article on click and 'like fraud' and we’ll also learn why you might do yourself more harm than good if you engage in this practice.
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How to Upgrade Your Wireless Router's Firmware And Why You Should
Is your router still running the same firmware it had installed on it when you bought it? If so, you might be missing out on a lot of security and performance improvements. Let’s learn how to upgrade your router’s firmware and why you might want to:
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Tricks For Keeping Your Text Message Notifications Private
Are you tired of people being nosy and reading the text notifications on your lock screen? Let’s learn how you can help people mind their own business by shutting these notifications off:
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Why You Might Already be a Victim Of Cell Phone Cramming
Did your cell phone bill suddenly go up even though you didn’t have any overages? This might be a sign of a cell phone cramming scam. Let’s learn how to spot these types of scams and what you can do about the bogus charges that got added to your cell phone bill:
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Why Sharing Your Location on Social Media is a Bad Thing
Can sharing your current, past, or future location be a security risk? The answer is yes. We’ll explain why and give you some location privacy tips to help you stay safe:
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