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5 common apps that put your privacy at risk
In the cold Canadian winter, there’s nothing like a cup of Tim Hortons hot chocolate. With their app, it’s easier than ever to customize and order your favorite hot drink. However, you might not w...
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Survey reveals surveillance fears over the metaverse workplace
Working from home has become a necessary normal in the past two years, one that's led to rapid advancements in technology that supports remote collaboration—such as video conferencing, messaging app...
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Rejecting data demands, ExpressVPN removes VPN servers in India
With a recent data law introduced in India requiring all VPN providers to store user information for at least five years, ExpressVPN has made the very straightforward decision to remove our Indian-bas...
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GDPR 4 years on: How data consent changed the internet
Today is the fourth anniversary of the GDPR, or the General Data Protection Regulation, an EU law surrounding data privacy. This regulation is the reason “I consent,” "Accept all cookies," or othe...
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Conti: The most dangerous ransomware gang
Costa Rica has declared a state of emergency. Numerous large companies and healthcare facilities have suffered. And now the U.S. government is offering 15 million USD as a bounty for information on in...
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Can you find an IP address from an email?
It’s a troubling thought. An IP address can reveal all sorts of information about you and your location—country, city, neighborhood, maybe your ISP. But could someone really get an IP address from...
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Most common passwords around the world 2025
“123456” is the most-used password in most places around the world. But once you sort frequently used passwords by country or language, you’ll start seeing very different results. Ones that ar...
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Google takes a step to stop puppy scams
They’re cute, loyal, and wonderful companions for these dark times. But those puppies posted by an online seller might also be made up. As the pandemic dragged on over the past two years, many hav...
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How much does a VPN cost?
Online privacy is more important than ever, so it’s no surprise many people are searching for a reliable VPN service. One of the first questions that comes up is how much a VPN costs—but the answe...
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Explainer: Lapsus$ hacking group
Lapsus$ has made headlines in the past two weeks for its high-profile hacks, followed by the revelation that the group might be made up of teenagers. We break down the flurry of news coverage for you....
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