The fake-relative scam with an AI-cloned voice: how it works and how to protect yourself
Criminals use AI to clone the voices of children and grandchildren and demand an urgent transfer by phone. How the scam …
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Deepfake: how to spot an AI-generated fake video (7 signs)
Deepfake fraud is growing fast worldwide. Here are 7 technical signs — from blinking patterns to deformed hands — that …
Incognito mode isn't privacy: what it protects (and what it doesn't)
Incognito mode erases your local history, but it doesn't hide your IP, doesn't block trackers and doesn't stop network …
What DNS over HTTPS is and how to enable it on Windows 11
Your ISP sees every site you visit, even with HTTPS. DNS over HTTPS (DoH) encrypts those lookups. Here's how to enable …
Juice jacking: how public USB chargers steal your data
Plugging your phone into public USB chargers at airports and malls can expose data or install malware. Here's what juice …
How to secure your Wi-Fi router: 7 essential settings
Your router is the front door to your home network. Here are the 7 security settings most people ignore — the ones that …
Social engineering: the attack no antivirus blocks
Hackers manipulate people, not systems. According to Secureframe, 98% of cyberattacks involve social engineering. …
What credential stuffing is and how leaked passwords open other accounts
Credential stuffing uses stolen login pairs to break into accounts on other services. Understand how the attack works …
How to know if your email was leaked — and what to do next
Your email may be on lists being sold on the dark web right now. Learn to use Have I Been Pwned to check in seconds — …
How to secure your Android: 8 security settings
Your Android has security features that ship disabled by default. Here are the 8 settings to turn on now and why each …