There has been a huge surge in headlines relating to Google recommending users change their passwords recently. The reason for this warning is due to the news of 16 billion passwords being exposed online in what is considered a massive breach. Yes, you read that correctly – 16 BILLION! According to Bleeping Computer, this could […]
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So many dodgy websites, so little time. While there are many legitimate websites, we need to be careful to avoid the sketchy ones. In this article, we’ve listed 7 easy ways to check if a website is secure. Let’s get started. 1. Check for the padlock & HTTPS When you first visit a website, check
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I’ve recently been made aware of the Labubu craze – a friend was asking me for tips on how to check if a website is legitimate. If you haven’t heard of it before, a Labubu is a mischievous little creature with sharp teeth and quirky costumes sold by POP MART. People are scrambling to get
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During March 2025, a group of high-ranking government officials discussed top-secret military operations in what they believed to be a secure, encrypted chat. They used the messaging app Signal. They were confident that no one could see their messages – until they realized that one of them had accidentally invited a journalist into the group
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Imagine sipping the perfect cappuccino while sitting at a sunlit café in Rome. You connect to the free Wi-Fi to post a photo of your perfect afternoon on Instagram, then scroll for directions to the Colosseum… and unknowingly connect to a hacker’s fake hotspot. The worst part is that this simple action could lead to
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After a long day at work, it’s tempting to collapse on the couch, open your phone, and disappear into the endless void of social media, streaming platforms, or online shopping. I’m guilty of doing that too until I realized how much time I was wasting while simultaneously leaving myself vulnerable online. So, I made a
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Is this a phishing email? Should I click the link? Before the panic sets in, let’s look at five easy tips to spot phishing emails and becoming the next victim. Let’s get started. What is phishing? Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where a cybercriminal uses email to try to trick you into
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Have you ever found yourself wondering why cybersecurity is so hard? I have and I’ve been doing this for a while. One minute you’re learning about how to add special characters to secure your passwords, the next you’re trying to decode an IP packet like you’re in the Matrix! In all honesty, whether you’re just
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You know that little pop-up you get on your phone that says, “A new update is available”? Yes, the one you’ve been ignoring for 94 days? It’s not just trying to annoy you – it’s actually trying to keep your phone safe! So, let’s take a minute to stop procrastinating and update your stuff now!
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Have you ever wondered whether “cybersecurity” is one word or two? If so, you’re not alone. It may seem like an arbitrary question, but it did bug me for a while. Naturally I had to do my research. There is a theory, allegedly, that some people argue that it should be “cyber security” because “cyber”
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