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Watch out for WhatsApp scams: A new type of fraud devised by cybercriminals

WhatsApp, along with TikTok, is one of the planet’s most popular apps. Hardly any other app is more widely used, with billions of smartphone users messaging each other every day using WhatsApp. The messaging app is even being installed more and more frequently on computers. Due to its widespread use, the app is a popular

Essential ingredients for a secure password

Passwords are an essential and vital part of the digital world. They’re the virtual keys ...

Network Address Translation (NAT): A comprehensive guide

You’ve probably ignored network address translation or NAT until now, but this hardworking translator could ...

Email encryption protects your digital communications

Whether personal or professional — many of the emails we send are highly confidential and ...

What is a VPN and how can it protect your online privacy?

There’s a valuable cybersecurity tool that can shield your identity and communications online. Welcome to ...

SQL injection: What it is and how you can protect yourself

Websites, programs, and apps are all powered by databases that store all the key data ...

How an SSL certificate allows you to surf securely

To visit a web page, all you need to do is click a link or ...

The smart home: Convenience at your fingertips

For many of us, there’s no doubting it: Home is where the heart is. There’s ...

Enjoy protection from unauthorized access with two-factor authentication

Even though the internet is a great place, most online services require you to create ...

Quishing: How the QR code scam works

You’re probably familiar with the small, square, black and white codes that you scan, known ...