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Online fraud is increasingly sophisticated. So much so, that even the most attentive people are falling victim. A clear example of this is the SIM swap scam, which has already defrauded thousands of people around the world.  This scam doesn’t exactly exploit a vulnerability or weakness in the end-user, instead it targets the structural fragility […]

Let’s face it: no one likes traditional passwords. After all, there’s nothing practical about them. They have to be complex, memorized or, otherwise, stored in a specific application to manage them. And, to top it off, a cybercriminal can harness a series of attacks to steal them and gain access to your accounts. Fortunately, it […]

According to a report on online criminal activity in Brazil, the number of fake applications rose 225.1% in the second quarter of 2021. These apps are actually online scams created by criminals. Here’s more on the main risks and, most importantly, how to spot and avoid them. What are fake apps? Fake applications are malicious […]

Have you ever traveled by plane? It’s certainly an incredible experience, though you certainly will recall one of the more classic moments of the entire process: security screening. Before making it into the tranquility of the boarding lounge, all passengers first pass through a check. Scanners are used to make sure you’re not carrying any […]

Of all the technologies that permeate our lives, the USB is undoubtedly the most common. You may not realize it, but take a moment to think about how many places and devices have a USB port: desktops, laptops, smartphones, smartwatches (and other IoT gadgets)…Even our sound systems, TV sets, and automobiles have their own USB […]

Two-factor authentication is nothing more than an extra verification when logging in to ensure that the user who is trying to access an account is actually the person it belongs to. This way, even if a web user discovers one of your passwords, a second combination is requested if someone tries to break into your […]

Even before digital security became a popular subject of discussion, backups were extremely common among computer enthusiasts. The reason for this was quite simple: in the past, the computers and gadgets available to the public were not very reliable, and it was easy to end up with a damaged computer motherboard or hard drive due […]

The year was 2013. Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency to appear on the web, was not favorably regarded by economists, investors, and even less so by Internet users. Almost everyone considered it as a passing trend. However, as time passed, the decentralized blockchain technology evolved, and new cryptographic currencies emerged. “Digital currencies” are now common around […]

This might even sound like a broken record. After all, anyone who has been on the Internet long enough has certainly read about the importance of creating a strong password and has probably changed their passwords several times. However, the tools and strategies used by criminals are always evolving, so keeping abreast is very important […]