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Smiley passwords? Why ever not! The pros and cons of using emojis in passwords.

The three most dangerous Android features that make your smartphone much more vulnerable to malware.

You’ve interacted with scammers or visited a phishing site. What steps should you take to avoid being hacked?

We explore what Google Ad Topics is, how it functions, and how to disable it. Along the way, we discuss the related topics of Google FLoC, Privacy Sandbox, and the demise of third-party cookies.

We take a look at drivers: why we need them, the threats they pose, and how to keep your computer secure.

Even if you don’t know it, you probably have devices running Linux at home — and they need protection too! Here are three Linux threats that even IT professionals often forget about.

Kids use social networks and IMs a lot, and don’t keep in mind that the “internet remembers all”. How to reduce the digital footprint of your tiny beloved ones (even if they’re taller than you).

Comparing user-friendly, secure alternatives to Zoom, Teams and Google Meet calling.

You’re spending way more on subscriptions than you expect. How to take control of them and save money?

Web services and apps are part and parcel of the modern learning process — both online and offline. But they’re often insecure and pose a threat to your child’s personal data. How to stay safe?

The decentralized Mastodon social network claims to be a different breed of social network. Here’s how it works and how to use it without compromising privacy and security.

The new school year is in session. Here are some tips for keeping your kids safe both on their devices and online.

A new school year, and a familiar headache for parents: kids’ cybersecurity. In this first post, we discuss how to protect your children’s gadgets from cyberthreats.

Why QR codes can be dangerous, and how not to spend US$20,000 on… bubble tea.

How URL shorteners work, how they can be used, and the privacy and security threats they pose.

Scammers want to steal your passwords and financial data with fake websites. But where do they host them, and how to spot a fake?

The already impressive list of Kaspersky Password Manager features has been expanded to include a built-in, cross-platform, two-factor authentication code generator.

Where to store credentials: browser or password manager? The latter, of course. Here’s why.

Detailed tips for those who want to make money from streaming without feeding the trolls.

What caused a mass vulnerability in VPN clients, and how to keep them working.

What settings do you need to clear before getting rid of a gadget?