Privacy and Identity Protection


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Privacy and Identity Protection

Not so sexy: How to combat deepfakes and sextortion

Not so sexy: How to combat deepfakes and sextortion

Privacy and Identity Protection

Not so sexy: How to combat deepfakes and sextortion

AI deepfakes used for sextortion highlight a growing problem with consumer privacy — but are we ready to forgo our online comforts for security?

Márk Szabó14 Aug 2025


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Shining a light on the dark web

Shining a light on the dark web

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Shining a light on the dark web

Ask many people about the dark web, and a concerned look might cross their faces. The implication is that it’s a lawless digital world populated solely by drug dealers and cybercriminals. But this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Editorial Team08 Jul 2025


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Incognito Mode: What it does, what it doesn’t do, and why it matters

Incognito Mode: What it does, what it doesn’t do, and why it matters

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Incognito Mode: What it does, what it doesn’t do, and why it matters

Incognito mode is a useful tool but does not equal complete anonymity.

James Shepperd19 Jun 2025


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SIM swapping exposed: What is it and how to stay safe?

SIM swapping exposed: What is it and how to stay safe?

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SIM swapping exposed: What is it and how to stay safe?

SIM swapping is a simple scam with devastating consequences. Learn how to spot its signs and what you can do to safeguard your accounts.

Roman Cuprik29 May 2025


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Watch your steps: How to manage your digital footprint

Watch your steps: How to manage your digital footprint

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Watch your steps: How to manage your digital footprint

Ever wonder how your online activities shape your digital presence? Surprise! Much of your personal data is out there – all part of your digital footprint.

Márk Szabó27 May 2025


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VPNology: Demystifying how virtual private networks work

VPNology: Demystifying how virtual private networks work

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VPNology: Demystifying how virtual private networks work

Whether you’re looking to protect sensitive information, access geo-restricted content, or simply understand how VPNs work, we’ll break it all down for you in simple terms.

Roman Cuprik22 Apr 2025


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Phishing you Happy Holidays!

Phishing you Happy Holidays!

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Phishing you Happy Holidays!

Enjoy a phishing-free holiday season by learning how to spot tricksters with bad intentions.

Alžbeta Kovaľová28 Nov 2024


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Identity theft is getting personal. What to do if you’ve found yourself on a list of breached personal data

Identity theft is getting personal. What to do if you’ve found yourself on a list of breached personal data

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Identity theft is getting personal. What to do if you’ve found yourself on a list of breached personal data

With its latest Ultimate subscription tier for consumers, ESET introduces a globally available Identity Protection service that regularly scans the dark web for stolen personal data.

Roman Cuprik28 Oct 2024


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ESET boosts its home security to protect your family against identity theft and ransomware

ESET boosts its home security to protect your family against identity theft and ransomware

Privacy and Identity Protection

ESET boosts its home security to protect your family against identity theft and ransomware

With increasingly sophisticated attacks, households need top-end protection covering today’s complex threat landscape.

Roman Cuprik23 Oct 2024