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SQL injection: What it is and how you can protect yourself

Websites, programs, and apps are all powered by databases that store all the key data for them to operate. A standardized query language is required to retrieve information from a database. SQL is one such query language that’s used by web apps to retrieve large amounts of information from a database each time a website

How an SSL certificate allows you to surf securely

To visit a web page, all you need to do is click a link or ...

The smart home: Convenience at your fingertips

For many of us, there’s no doubting it: Home is where the heart is. There’s ...

Enjoy protection from unauthorized access with two-factor authentication

Even though the internet is a great place, most online services require you to create ...

Quishing: How the QR code scam works

You’re probably familiar with the small, square, black and white codes that you scan, known ...

Sextortion: All you need to know to protect yourself

Sextortion is an internet scam used by cybercriminals to obtain intimate images or footage from ...

All about brushing scams: Help identify and prevent online fraud

A parcel unexpectedly landing on your doorstep once meant it was probably your birthday. Now, ...

Telephone scams: Here’s how to protect yourself from the range of threats

Ever received a weird call from an unknown number, a stranger, or at an odd ...

Spotting the signs: Help prevent eBay scams

A boxed Barbie from 1960? A Santa costume for your dog? If you want it, ...

Vinted scams: How to spot them when shopping online

The second-hand market is growing constantly — and not just in the offline world. Platforms ...