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Fixing the password problem is as easy as 123456
How come it’s still possible to ‘secure’ an online account with a six-digit string? The most-used password globally is exactly what you think it is: ‘123456.’ That’s according to NordPass’s latest annual report on passwords exposed in data breaches globally. Other all-too-predictable choices, such as ‘123456789’, ‘12345678’, ‘12345’ and ‘admin’, also prove to have staying power year after year. My first instinct is to dismiss this as scaremongering fodder, especially given th
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5 days ago


Digital assets after death: Managing risks to your loved one’s digital estate
Fraudsters often target the accounts of the deceased or their grieving relatives. Here’s how to keep the scammers at bay. Can you imagine all of the things you’ll leave behind when your time is finally up? Heirlooms? Property? Other ‘tangibles’? Now just have a think about all of the digital assets you’re likely to leave for loved ones to manage. Email accounts, shared photos, passwords, playlists, social media profiles and smart devices. The difference is that these may be c
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Apr 10


Move fast and save things: A quick guide to recovering a hacked account
What you do – and how fast – after an account is compromised often matters more than it may seem Cybercriminals go after people’s personal information across every kind of online platform, including WhatsApp , Instagram , LinkedIn , Roblox , YouTube and Spotify , not to mention finance apps. No online account is off the table. If one of your own accounts falls victim, the first priority is to avoid losing your cool and act immediately – the faster you move, the more of the
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Apr 8


This shopping season will be different. Prepare for AI-powered scams targeting Android
Cybercriminals can utilize new AI-powered threats for Android before Christmas. Learn how to avoid them. A few weeks before Christmas, it’s not only shopaholics who will go crazy. Cybercriminals too are ready to unleash all their worst tools to scam people who shop online, those expecting deliveries, and even those who want to donate to charity. This has all become a common problem, and many Android users have learned to live with it. However, this season we can expect an unp
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Apr 3


PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI
PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI
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Feb 27


The hidden risks of browser extensions – and how to stay safe
Not all browser add-ons are handy helpers – some may contain far more than you have bargained for. What would we do without the web...
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Aug 1, 2025


How to set up an effective cybersecurity strategy
In most cases, SMBs only have a limited workforce that takes care of digital security strategy, if any at all. Therefore, it is crucial ...
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Apr 15, 2025


This real-life example shows why your Android should not connect to Wi-Fi automatically
The world of smartphones is full of automation and requires reputable Android protection. Most smartphone users probably know that...
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Mar 4, 2025


Going (for) broke: 6 common online betting scams and how to avoid them
Don’t roll the dice on your online safety – watch out for bogus sports betting apps and other traps commonly set by scammers. Online...
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Jan 29, 2025


Under lock and key: Protecting corporate data from cyber threats in 2025
Data breaches can cause a loss of revenue and market value as a result of diminished customer trust and reputational damage. There were...
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Jan 23, 2025
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