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The dangers of having your private information online
As you browse the internet and sign up to sites or services, you’re actually leaving behind a trail of personal information. This can then be packaged up and sold to various parties,…
The 5 biggest digital security threats to UK small businesses in 2025
UK small business owners have faced mounting pressure in recent years, with challenging global trade conditions making it increasingly difficult to protect their balance sheets. But it’s not just economic uncertainty that…
3 remote working threats that could sink your small business
Mike runs a small marketing agency with six full-time employees who all work remotely. Two weeks ago, Carol – Mike’s graphic designer – connected to a shared project drive. Today the client…
Are free VPNs safe to use online?
Keeping yourself safe online can feel like an increasingly difficult challenge. One solution is to use a VPN to encrypt your data when online, but this isn’t as simple a fix as…
Prime Day just made staying safe online 70% cheaper
I like picking up practical deals during big sale periods. So, with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days lasting until 11:59pm PT tonight, I’ve been hunting for bargains on less splashy items—like security…
8 red flags of a phishing scam: I insta-delete any email with these tip-offs
Phishing is alive and well in 2025, as even with robust antivirus and antimalware protections, the weakest link in the security chain is often the human element. We all make mistakes, skim…
I got a ‘verified’ PayPal email, but it was a scam. Here’s how I knew
About a month ago, I received a scam email that almost tricked me. It purported to be from PayPal, alerting me to an almost $1,000 charge that was “logged to a new…
LockBit ransomware returns with a vengeance, affecting multiple OSes
The cybercriminal group known as LockBit has released an improved 5.0 version of its ransomware (LockBit 5.0), which is “significantly more dangerous,” warns Trend Micro. The malware now attacks Windows, Linux, and…
This $16 lifetime subscription will keep you from ever seeing a YouTube ad again
TL;DR: Block ads on nine devices for life with an AdGuard Family Plan, on sale now for $16. Ads are frustrating, but they’re also hard to avoid. For families with young browsers who don’t…