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What is a certificate authority, and how does it work?
Certificate authorities (CAs) are entities responsible for checking the identities of websites, individuals, and organizations and issuing digital certificates. They play a crucial role in online secu...
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Who can see my mobile data history?
More people can see your mobile data history than you might expect. Your mobile carrier, internet service provider (ISP), the websites you visit, and network admins can all see varying amounts of your...
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Utah social media law: What parents and teens need to know
Back in March 2023, Utah passed two bills regulating minors’ use of social media, set to roll out a year later. But after pushback from the public and tech policy advocates, the bills were repealed....
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SSH vs. VPN: Which should you use?
Whenever you connect to the internet, there’s a risk that your data could be exposed. To maintain privacy, many people turn to tools that protect their traffic. Two common options are setting up Sec...
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Most secure messaging apps in 2026: Ranked and reviewed
Many messenger apps aren’t secure: they might quietly collect metadata such as your contacts, chat length, device fingerprints, and location trails to feed ad networks and data brokers. And if your ...
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Signs that your MacBook is hacked (and what to do about it)
Despite Apple’s built-in protections, MacBooks are not immune to cyberattacks. Real-world cases have shown that threat actors can gain access through weak passwords, phishing, or unpatched system fl...
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What does a VPN hide? Full breakdown of what’s protected and what’s not
You may already know that a virtual private network (VPN) hides your Internet Protocol (IP) address, but did you know that it hides much more than that, too? Thanks to VPN encryption, your online acti...
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What is browser fingerprinting? 7 ways to stop it (2026 guide)
Just as we leave physical fingerprints on the surfaces we touch, we also leave digital fingerprints on the websites we visit. This online fingerprinting can quietly track you across the web, without t...
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Survey: 50% of UK event-goers have lost money to ticket scams
Were you one of the millions trying to bag an Oasis ticket? Or hoping to score a seat at your favourite Premier League team’s first game of the season? Maybe a wristband for next year’s Glastonbur...
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Is airplane Wi-Fi safe? What you need to know before connecting
Before you connect to public airplane Wi-Fi, you need to be aware of the risks. When you connect, you’re sharing a mostly unencrypted network with potentially hundreds of other passengers. This mean...
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