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This free tool checks if a link is safe in seconds
With the online service URL Void, you can check whether a website is dangerous. Simply enter the URL, run a scan, and review the results from various security sources.
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How to spot and stop everyday cyberattacks
It never stops. Attackers continue to exploit new vulnerabilities and tricks to hack accounts or infiltrate devices. To stay protected, you should be aware of the latest hacks.
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Is that $20 credit for the Verizon outage real? Don’t click a bad link
Yes, Verizon is issuing $20 credits for last week’s outage. And scammers want you to use their fake links instead.
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Is a hacker logged into your Google account? Here's how to find out
If someone’s lurking within your email, photos, and other files, you can boot them.
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At last! California residents can block data brokers selling personal info
Don’t live in CA? This still could result in good news for you down the road.
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How to use your security camera's 2-way audio (without being weird about it)
Being able to speak to the people on the other end of those connections is indispensable to my home security.
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You should never, ever delete your spam email. Here's why
Instead of deleting spam emails, you should consider marking them, which teaches the spam filter to better recognize and catch unwanted emails.
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Hacked email? How to protect your account before attackers take over
These steps will show you what to do in the event of a hacked email account and which support centers are available to you.
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Beware! How AI is writing phishing emails that look real
Criminals are increasingly using AI tools to perfect their phishing emails and even attaching PC viruses.
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One simple question can stop a deepfake scammer immediately
Deepfake technology has improved so much that you could mistake an imposter for the real person. But this expert tip will catch a fraudster in the act.
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I was robbed. Then I turned my home into a smart security fortress for $400
A brazen theft was the wake-up call. I turned my house into a fortress with security cameras, sensors, and even protection from fire and water damage.
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Ring's AI-powered pet finder is coming—and you're already signed up
Ring’s new AI-enabled Search Party feature enlists the help of nearby Ring cameras—including yours, unless you say otherwise—to spot missing pets.
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Zoom isn't as private as you think. Here's how to lock it down
Keep your online meetings and the data shared in them more private and secure with these tips.
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Worried about hackers, viruses, and fraud? Ask yourself these 10 questions
New attacks, new security technologies, new questions: In this article, we provide answers to current problems in PC and internet security.
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Ring lets police ask for security videos. Here’s how to opt out
A feature in Ring’s Neighbors app allows law enforcement to request footage from your Ring cameras. You don’t have to play ball.
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Is that virus warning real? How to spot false alarms
When an antivirus program sounds the alarm, it always triggers a moment of shock in the user. But the warning is not always justified. Because even a virus scanner can make mistakes.
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How to set up recovery methods in RoboForm
It takes just a few minutes to avoid a headache later.
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How to set up a passkey for your Microsoft account
Microsoft wants people to use passkeys for login across Windows and other devices—so the process is simple.
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Make Chrome safer against scam sites by flipping on this AI feature
Chrome's Enhanced Safe Browsing feature now uses AI to recognize online threats as they surface.
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