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Privacy

Step 1 to staying safe online is to stay private. Here we have collected all our articles on privacy protection, how it can be compromised, and what you can do to ensure that never happens. Learn to avoid being watched, tracked, and cyberattacked.

3 fresh tips to book your vacation securely

Planning a trip? Check out these three quick tips to start traveling safely before you even leave home — and a little extra one that could save you a bundle of money.

17 May 2018 min read

Why and how to set up a VPN on your iPhone or Android

If security and privacy are important to you, then you need to set up a mobile VPN. This Essential Guide shows you how.

12 May 2018 min read

The ultimate Mother’s Day gift

If you’re scrambling to find the perfect present for Mom, look no further.

10 May 2018 min read

Globetrotting with a VPN

The smart traveler always uses a VPN abroad, and here’s why.

26 April 2018 min read

Facebook goes to Washington and Verizon announces #1 threat

Zuckerberg talks to Congress, Facebook gets sued, and Verizon reports ransomware is today’s top threat.

13 April 2018 min read

5M credit cards leaked and Chrome kicks cryptojacking to the curb

Saks suffers data breach of 5M credit cards and Chrome forbids cryptomining extensions

6 April 2018 min read

Business Security

The state of ransomware reaches new heights ... and more news on Facebook

Ransomware locks up Atlanta and Boeing while social media cranks up the privacy settings.

29 March 2018 min read

8 reasons to use a VPN

VPNs can sound intimidating, but here’s why you should consider signing up for a VPN service.

26 March 2018 min read

Tech companies wrestle with keeping users safe

Facebook, Uber and Telegram have all this week faced challenges to user safety – we look at those challenges and what we can learn from them.

23 March 2018 min read

Convenience vs. privacy: the Facebook situation

Here are 4 tips to protect your data from being shared on Facebook

21 March 2018 min read

Consumers can lead the way in pressuring tech companies to respect security and democracy

We are now a few months into 2018 and the scope of malicious digital activities is already expanding.

21 March 2018 min read

Business Security

When information leaks

A vulnerability and a victory for data protection authorities are a good reminder about what can happen when data isn’t kept safe.

19 March 2018 min read

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