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Does Facebook listen to you? Uncovering the truth about data, microphones, and tracking
You’ve probably heard the rumor: Facebook is secretly listening to your conversations through your phone’s microphone. But is that actually true? Some people swear it is, pointing to eerily accura...
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Zero-trust architecture: What it is, how it works, and why it matters
The days of trusting anything just because it’s “inside the network” are over. Remote work, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) application vulnerabilities, and attackers using valid credentials have t...
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What are zero-knowledge proofs? A complete guide
Zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) are a highly secure form of proving knowledge without transmitting the data itself. They’re often overlooked in discussions about privacy, despite their role in anonymit...
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Zero-trust cloud security explained
Traditional corporate networks were built like castles: secure walls, such as firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs), kept threats out, and anyone inside was trusted. This castle-and-moat appro...
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What is quantum-resistant encryption (and why you need it now)
The encryption that protects your organization’s data today will not work forever. A new kind of computer is coming that will break it. This is the quantum threat, and preparing for it now is one of...
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What to do if you lose your phone or it gets stolen
Losing your phone can definitely make you feel helpless. Your phone is how you reach friends, manage money, access emails, snap photos, and stay organized. When it goes missing, the stress goes beyond...
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Discord end-to-end encryption: Can you turn it on?
Discord is one of the most widely used chat platforms in the world. It’s popular not just with gamers but with all kinds of online communities. That said, using Discord comes with some trade-offs. T...
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VPN vs. firewall: Key differences and when to use each
Virtual private networks (VPNs) and firewalls are both tools that can help you maintain your security and privacy in the face of web-based threats. That said, they work in fundamentally different ways...
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What is the Caesar cipher? Definition, history, and examples
Over 2,000 years ago, Julius Caesar had his own way of keeping sensitive messages out of enemy hands. This ancient code, known as the Caesar cipher or Caesar encryption, is one of the earliest known e...
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Is my phone listening to me? A step-by-step privacy check
Stories of phones listening to people and displaying ads for products they were just talking about have become widespread. Despite most major platforms stating the opposite, people often worry that th...
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