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DeGoogle your life and improve your privacy in 2025

As cybercrime becomes more prevalent, everyone is concerned about their online privacy. The internet can be a scary place, to say the least, and no matter how much we learn about all the phishing scams we might encounter, sometimes it’s just not enough to keep us safe. But what if we told you there’s one everyday tool that poses a serious risk to your data security
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Trends Privacy Internet
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What is an ecard? How to (safely) send last-minute holiday greetings

Are ecards still a thing? They may seem like a relic belonging to the early days of the internet, but in 2021 the New York Times reported a pandemic-related resurgence in ecards. Ecards are not just sent as email attachments anymore – there are also versions to send by text message or on social media platforms.
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Phishing Inbox Holiday
326 people found this article helpful.

All about email: Understanding, organizing & writing emails

Email is an essential part of our daily lives and a must-have communication tool, both inside and outside the office. It’s not just about sending messages: email is also important for organizing schedules, sharing documents, and storing important information online.
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Email Inbox Netiquette Security
22 people found this article helpful.

How to deactivate or delete your Facebook account

I don’t know about you, but I know when Facebook first came out, I immediately made an account to take part in the newest internet social phenomenon. I guess one could say I was so excited that I made an account for which I would soon forget the password. Who knew, right? Well, that old profile is still on Facebook, can be found, and I want to delete it.
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How-to Internet Trends
130 people found this article helpful.

Don’t get hooked: Avoid phishing with these 2024 blog posts

Phishing scams grow more sophisticated every year, using deceptive tricks to steal your personal information and compromise your security. And taking the bait can have serious consequences: identity theft, financial loss, and data breaches.
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Blog Phishing Cybersecurity
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Malware types: Do you know the true meaning of malware?

Feeling cybersecure? Ever stared at the computer screen hoping a malware attack was just some horrible practical joke? If you are like the rest of us and have experienced this moment, then don’t worry we’ve got your back.
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Security Spam Phishing
2,414 people found this article helpful.

Advanced search operators: How to refine your search for accurate results

Ever search for something on the internet and get thousands of results that don’t really match what you're looking for? Did you know you can get more accurate results by using “search operators"? These are special words, characters and commands you add to search term(s) to give you more refined and targeted results.
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Search Internet Browser How-to
259 people found this article helpful.

Black Friday turns into spam week: 10% spike in phishing emails

As online shoppers gear up for Black Friday bargains, email provider mail.com highlights an often-overlooked downside of the season: a 10% rise in spam and phishing emails. The sharp increase during Black Friday week reflects how scammers exploit the seasonal shopping rush.

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28 people found this article helpful.

Deepfake phishing: A new wave of cybercrime & how to protect yourself

Online phishing scams are getting scarier by the minute. Thanks to the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, phishing attacks now have a new weapon: deepfake technology.
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Phishing Cybersecurity Security Trends AI
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How to respond to work emails that upset you

*Ding* You’ve just gotten an email and it does not sound polite at all. Actually, it is so unpolite that it is really upsetting. First instinct is of course to respond and make your points known in the same language and attitude of the email you received. But what if it was not intended to be rude?
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Office How-to Email Netiquette
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