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Why Your Browser Could Be Your Biggest Security Risk
Most people spend hours on the web every single day. People use it to check email, pay bills, shop online, access work applications, and even manage their bank accounts. As a result, our web browsers have become the gateway to most of our digital lives.
Unfortunately, cybercriminals know that too.
That’s why your web browser has become one of the most common places that hackers target their victims. What do you need to know about staying safe online?
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Aug 123 min read
Why You Should Never Email Sensitive Information Without Approval
Email has become one of the easiest ways to share information.
Need to send a document? Email it.
Need someone to review a spreadsheet? Email it.
Need to share customer information with another department? Now, that’s where many people unintentionally create a data compliance faux pas.
While email remains a valuable business tool, it is not always the right place for sensitive information. Sending confidential data without following company procedures can expose personal
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Aug 102 min read
Why You Should Never Ignore a Software Update
Few things are more annoying than a notification telling you that it’s time to install another software update.
You’re busy. When you’re in the middle of an important task, clicking “Remind Me Later” feels like the easiest option.
Unfortunately, that’s exactly what cybercriminals hope you’ll do.
So why is it important to install new software updates as soon as possible?
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Aug 72 min read
Can You Tell If a Photo Was Made by AI?
Not long ago, spotting a fake image was fairly easy. Faces looked distorted, hands had too many fingers, and the lighting often seemed unnatural.
Today, that’s no longer the case.
Artificial intelligence can generate incredibly realistic photos in just a few seconds. While some people create these images for harmless fun, others design pictures specifically to spread misinformation, support scams, or convince people that something happened when it never did.
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Aug 63 min read
Deleting a File Doesn’t Always Delete the Data
You finish a project, empty your Recycle Bin, and move on with your day.
Problem solved, right?
Not always.
Many people assume that deleting a file means it is gone forever, but in reality, deleting a file often just removes the shortcut that tells your computer where to find it. Depending on how and where it was stored, that information may still exist.
Understanding how data gets deleted is all a part of knowing how to protect it. Then you also know how to get rid of it
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Aug 52 min read
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