Imagine you’re enjoying a quiet evening surfing the web – maybe watching cute cat videos or scrolling through social media – when suddenly a brightly colored pop-up bursts onto your screen. It screams, “Your computer is infected with a dangerous virus! Act now before it’s too late!”
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If you use the mail.com Mail App on your iOS or Android mobile device, you may want to protect your account against unauthorized access without having to completely log in and out each time you check your email or use your cloud. So why not enable biometric authentication? It only takes a few taps!
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If you’ve ever been online and had your surfing interrupted by a test asking you to “Click all the traffic lights” or “Type in these wonky letters”, you've encountered CAPTCHA.
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As cybercrime becomes more prevalent, everyone is concerned about their online privacy. The internet can be a scary place, to say the least, and no matter how much we learn about all the phishing scams we might encounter, sometimes it’s just not enough to keep us safe. But what if we told you there’s one everyday tool that poses a serious risk to your data security
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Are ecards still a thing? They may seem like a relic belonging to the early days of the internet, but in 2021 the
New York Times reported a pandemic-related resurgence in ecards. Ecards are not just sent as email attachments anymore – there are also versions to send by text message or on social media platforms.
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Email is an essential part of our daily lives and a must-have communication tool, both inside and outside the office. It’s not just about sending messages: email is also important for organizing schedules, sharing documents, and storing important information online.
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I don’t know about you, but I know when Facebook first came out, I immediately made an account to take part in the newest internet social phenomenon. I guess one could say I was so excited that I made an account for which I would soon forget the password. Who knew, right? Well, that old profile is still on Facebook, can be found, and I want to delete it.
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Phishing scams grow more sophisticated every year, using deceptive tricks to steal your personal information and compromise your security. And taking the bait can have serious consequences: identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches.
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Feeling cybersecure? Ever stared at the computer screen hoping a malware attack was just some horrible practical joke? If you are like the rest of us and have experienced this moment, then don’t worry we’ve got your back.
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Ever search for something on the internet and get thousands of results that don’t really match what you're looking for? Did you know you can get more accurate results by using “search operators"? These are special words, characters and commands you add to search term(s) to give you more refined and targeted results.
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