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Browser Security Check Flags an Outdated Browser: Why It Matters
Run a browser security check and get an "outdated browser" flag, and it's easy to shrug it off — the…
Browser Security Check Before Online Banking or Shopping
Before you type a card number into a checkout page or log into your bank, it's worth taking thirty seconds…
How to Spot a Phishing Page Before Entering Your Password
Phishing pages stopped being obvious a long time ago. The fake sign-in page you meet today is usually a pixel-accurate…
Public Wi-Fi Safety: Practical Steps Before You Sign In
Open Wi-Fi in cafés, airports and hotels is convenient, but it is not a closed door. Everyone connected shares the…
How to Create Strong Unique Passwords Without Reusing Them
Ask what makes a password strong and most people answer complexity: a capital letter, a digit, a symbol. In practice…
Browser Permissions: Camera, Microphone and Location
Browser permissions decide which parts of your computer a website may reach. Camera, microphone, location, notifications and clipboard access are…
Suspicious Pop-Up Warning: What to Do Without Clicking
A pop-up announcing "Your computer is infected!" or "Your system is at risk — scan now" is not a security…
How to Tell If Your Computer Has a Virus
If your computer is running slower than usual, unwanted browser windows keep opening, or programs you do not recognize start…
What Is Browser Security and How to Check It
"Browser security" describes how well your privacy and data are protected while you browse the web. This article explains what…
What Is a WebRTC IP Leak
A term VPN users and privacy-conscious people often hear is a WebRTC IP leak. This article explains what WebRTC is,…
Basic Windows Security Checks
Securing a Windows computer does not require wrestling with complicated settings. This article lists the basic Windows security steps anyone…
What to Do for Safe Internet Use
Safe internet use is less about a single setting and more about a handful of consistent habits. This article gathers…