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Assume that no personal data is safe from the NSA, GCHQ, and others

Assume that no personal data is safe from the NSA, GCHQ, and others

Passwords. Encryption. Firewalls. Secure networks. None of these are out of the reach of the US National Security Agency (NSA),...

New ways hackers are stealing your identity

New ways hackers are stealing your identity

As you read this, hackers everywhere are hard at work trying to obtain your personal information and steal your identity....

How to easily protect your digital identity

How to easily protect your digital identity

Protecting your digital identity doesn't take a degree in computer science. Follow these 5 easy steps to secure your personal...

The basics of online tracking

The basics of online tracking

There are two sad realities about online tracking. One reality is that the majority of people have their online activities...

Duh. The easiest way to stop hackers is with real passwords.

Duh. The easiest way to stop hackers is with real passwords.

One of the most personal online violations that can occur to anyone is getting hacked. It could be a personal...

The absolutely terrifying potential ramifications of the energy department hack

The absolutely terrifying potential ramifications of the energy department hack

There are four primary ways that a malevolent entity, whether it be terrorists or a foreign state, could go about...