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Turning on stealth mode: 5 simple strategies for staying under the radar online

By: André Lameiras — May 10th 2023 at 09:30

Have your cake and eat it too – enjoy some of what the online world has to offer without always giving out your contact details

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How the war in Ukraine has been a catalyst in private‑public collaborations

By: André Lameiras — May 9th 2023 at 08:00

As the war shows no signs of ending and cyber-activity by states and criminal groups remains high, conversations around the cyber-resilience of critical infrastructure have never been more vital

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PC running slow? 10 ways you can speed it up

By: André Lameiras — April 19th 2023 at 09:30

Before you rush to buy new hardware, try these simple tricks to get your machine up to speed again – and keep it that way.

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Common WhatsApp scams and how to avoid them

By: André Lameiras — March 10th 2023 at 10:30

Here's a roundup of some of the most common tricks that fraudsters use to dupe their victims on WhatsApp – and what you can do to protect yourself against them.

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ChatGPT, will you be my Valentine?

By: André Lameiras — February 14th 2023 at 10:30

Spoiler alert: it turned me down. But that’s far from the only thing I learned while playing around with the bot that the world has fallen in love with so badly.

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Online safety laws: What’s in store for children’s digital playgrounds?

By: André Lameiras — February 6th 2023 at 15:00

As children’s safety and privacy online becomes a matter of increasing urgency, lawmakers around the world push ahead on new regulations in the digital realm

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Mastodon vs. Twitter: Know the differences

By: André Lameiras — January 25th 2023 at 10:30

Looking for an alternative to Twitter and thinking about joining the folks flocking to Mastodon? Here’s how the two platforms compare to each other.

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5 valuable skills your children can learn by playing video games

By: André Lameiras — January 24th 2023 at 10:30

Gaming can help your children build and sharpen a range of life skills that will stand them in good stead in the future

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How to set up parental controls on your child’s new smartphone

By: André Lameiras — December 19th 2022 at 10:30

Give yourself peace of mind and help create a safe online space for your child using Android or iOS parental controls

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Help! My kid has asked Santa for a smartphone

By: André Lameiras — December 16th 2022 at 10:30

The time has come for your child to receive their first smartphone. Before handing it over, however, make sure to help them use their new gadget safely and responsibly.

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Know your payment options: How to shop and pay safely this holiday season

By: André Lameiras — November 25th 2022 at 10:30

'Tis the season for shopping and if you too are scouting for bargains, make sure to keep your money safe when snapping up those deals

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10 tips to avoid Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams

By: André Lameiras — November 24th 2022 at 10:30

It pays not to let your guard down during the shopping bonanza – watch out for some of the most common scams doing the rounds this holiday shopping season

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Tor vs. VPN: Which should you choose?

By: André Lameiras — November 18th 2022 at 10:30

Both Tor and a VPN can greatly help you keep prying eyes away from your online life, but they’re also two very different beasts. Which suits your needs better?

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Open banking: Tell me what you buy, and I’ll tell you who you are

By: André Lameiras — November 16th 2022 at 10:30

The convenience with which you manage all your financial wants and needs may come at a cost

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Trick or treat? Stay so cyber‑safe it’s scary – not just on Halloween

By: André Lameiras — October 31st 2022 at 10:30

Gather around, folks, to learn about some of the ghastliest tricks used by criminals online and how you can avoid security horrors this Halloween and beyond

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Why your phone is slow – and how to speed it up

By: André Lameiras — October 27th 2022 at 09:30

You probably don’t have to ditch your phone just yet – try these simple tips and tricks to make any Android device or iPhone run faster

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5 steps to protect your school from cyberattacks

By: André Lameiras — October 17th 2022 at 09:30

What can schools, which all too often make easy prey for cybercriminals, do to bolster their defenses and keep threats at bay?

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5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely

By: André Lameiras — September 23rd 2022 at 09:30

The online world provides children with previously unimagined opportunities to learn and socialize, but it also opens them up to a range of hazards. How can you steer kids toward safe internet habits?

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Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?

By: André Lameiras — September 22nd 2022 at 09:30

Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication?

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Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security

By: André Lameiras — September 19th 2022 at 09:30

Here are some of the most common ways that an iPhone can be compromised with malware, how to tell it’s happened to you, and how to remove a hacker from your device

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How to take control over your digital legacy

By: André Lameiras — August 31st 2022 at 09:30

Do you have a plan for what will happen to your digital self when you pass away? Here’s how to put your digital affairs in order on Facebook, Google, Twitter and other major online services.

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What is doxing and how to protect yourself

By: André Lameiras — August 25th 2022 at 09:30

Doxing can happen to anyone – here’s how you can reduce the odds that your personal information will be weaponized against you

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Is your personal data all over the internet? 7 steps to cleaning up your online presence

By: André Lameiras — August 23rd 2022 at 09:30

You may not be able to disappear completely from the internet, but you can minimize your digital footprint with a few simple steps

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A step‑by‑step guide to enjoying LinkedIn safely

By: André Lameiras — August 18th 2022 at 09:30

LinkedIn privacy settings are just as overwhelming as any other social media settings. There’s a lot of menus, a lot buttons to enable, select, accept or reject. To make sure you have control over your information we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to enjoy LinkedIn safely.

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Safety first: how to tweak the settings on your dating apps

By: André Lameiras — August 12th 2022 at 09:30

Tinder, Bumble or Grindr - popular dating apps depend heavily on your location, personal data, and loose privacy settings. Find out how to put yourself out there safely by following our suggested settings tweaks.

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Don’t get singed by scammers while you’re carrying the torch for Tinder 

By: André Lameiras — August 4th 2022 at 09:30

Are you on Tinder? With 75 million monthly active users, you might be able to find the right one. However there are also traps you need to look out for. Read more about catfishing, sextortion, phishing and other practices used by scammers.

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