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Charity scams explained: How to spot red flags and donate safely
Every year, thousands of people donate money to causes they believe are genuine, only to discover their hard-earned cash never reached anyone in need. By donating, they became the unwitting victims of...
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Is mobile banking safe? Your questions answered
Mobile banking is generally safe if you follow good security practices (like keeping your banking app up to date) and avoid higher-risk situations such as using public Wi-Fi. Most risks come from atta...
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Lost Mode on iPhone: How to enable it and secure your device
Lost Mode is an Apple security feature that helps you protect and locate your device if it goes missing. When you turn it on, your phone locks, shows a custom message plus optional contact information...
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Is Replika safe? What you should know about privacy and emotional safety
AI chatbots like Replika can do a lot for people by offering entertainment, a space to practice communication, and even emotional comfort. But is it safe to pour your heart out to an AI companion? How...
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What is 3-D Secure? Understanding online payment security
Whenever you pay for something online, your card details travel through various systems before a payment is confirmed. Most of that process is invisible to you, but one layer you may have noticed is a...
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Tech support scams explained: How to spot, avoid, and report them
In 2024, the FBI received reports of more than $1.4 billion lost to tech support scams in the U.S. alone. And that figure only counts people who reported what happened. These scams all follow the same...
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Customer data protection: Practical steps to keep customer information safe
Every time a customer shares their name, email address, payment details, or physical address with a business, that business takes on the responsibility of protecting that information. It’s required ...
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Triangulation fraud: How it works and how to prevent it
You order something online, it arrives exactly as promised, and everything seems fine. However, unbeknownst to you, a fraudster has used stolen credit card details to purchase the item, making you an ...
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What is pretexting in cybersecurity? Definition, examples, and prevention
Understanding how pretexting works and how to recognize it can meaningfully reduce the risk of data exposure. This type of attack can be difficult to identify due to its high credibility, with attacke...
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Roku scams: How they work, common examples, and how to avoid them
With more than 90 million active accounts worldwide, Roku is one of the most widely used streaming platforms. Its devices make it easy to watch shows and movies across dozens of streaming services. Un...
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