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Helpful articles and practical steps you can follow to greatly improve your safety online.


The VPN crash course: What are they, and how do they work?

You may have heard that using a virtual private network (VPN) is much safer than browsing unprotected on public networks, and it is. But, do you understand what exactly VPNs are, and why people choose to use them? Before we get into what makes VPNs the safer option for consumers, let’s talk about what they […]

Should you be concerned about AI chatbots?

The recent flourishing of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and chatbots can mean different things to different people. Some use them as learning tools, asking questions about scientific and historical topics. Others give instructions to write lyrics or make up stories. Still more use them to write papers. But a student plagiarizing a paper is harmless […]

How to protect your mobile device from malware

Mobile devices have gradually surpassed PCs as the primary computing platforms for many consumers. The gap between the two didn’t even start to narrow until 2010, a few years after the first major smartphone – the original iPhone – hit the market. This growing reliance on phones and tablets means that malware has increasingly targeted […]

How AI affects the average computer user

Artificial intelligence (AI) is certainly nothing new. Computers’ ability to mimic human thought and learn from experience is a science that’s been around practically since the dawn of computing. Of course, AI has come a long way since its inception. Whether you embrace, resist or even fear it, AI is a natural part of everyone’s […]

How to stay safe from online scams and phishing attacks

Have you ever been emailed by a crown prince? Received a text message from someone claiming to be your friend? Won a contest you never entered? If so, chances are you came up close and personal with an online scam called phishing. Communications like these sound too good to be true — and most of […]

How to safeguard your mobile devices with internet security software

From banking to messages, your mobile device contains a plethora of important — oftentimes sensitive — information, making it a target for cybercriminals. These criminals will leverage gaps in mobile security to gain unauthorized access, resulting in both professional and personal consequences. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to fortify your mobile devices, such […]