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Roku scams: How they work, common examples, and how to avoid them
With more than 90 million active accounts worldwide, Roku is one of the most widely used streaming platforms. Its devices make it easy to watch shows and movies across dozens of streaming services. Un...
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How to stop spam with anonymous email forwarding
Spam often starts with a simple signup. Every time you enter your email address for a purchase, newsletter, or online account, it gets stored in another database. If that database is shared, sold, or ...
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How to fix the “RPC server is unavailable” error on Windows
The “RPC server is unavailable” error appears when Windows can’t communicate with a required service or another system, such as during disk management tasks or when connecting to a domain contro...
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How to make your X account private: A comprehensive guide
X (formerly Twitter) lets you control who can see and interact with your posts. It adds a layer of privacy and security while still allowing you to post, read, share, and comment as usual. People can ...
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What is credential stuffing? Understanding this cyber threat
Credential stuffing is a type of cyberattack where criminals use stolen usernames and passwords from one data breach to try to access accounts on other websites or services. It works because many peop...
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What is Wi-Fi 6? A complete guide to the next-gen wireless standard
Wi-Fi 6 is a wireless standard designed to handle modern home networks where many devices are connected at the same time. These can include phones, laptops, smart TVs, cameras, and other always-connec...
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Cybersecurity vulnerabilities explained
Nearly every organization has some weaknesses in its digital defenses. Attackers hunt for cybersecurity vulnerabilities in software, networks, and configurations, as well as chances to exploit human e...
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“You’ve made the Google 5 billionth search” pop-up: Is it a scam, and how do you remove it?
If you search for something on Google and then see a pop-up message claiming you’ve won a prize for making the “5 billionth search,” it’s nothing to celebrate. Messages like this can appear im...
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What is SSH? An introduction to Secure Shell protocol
With remote access, we can log into servers from coffee shops, manage cloud systems from home offices, and allow tech support to access our computers from anywhere. The Secure Shell (SSH) protocol pla...
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What is cyber threat hunting, and how does it work?
A virus or malware that infects your system doesn’t always attack right away. Advanced and targeted threats can lie dormant, collecting data, searching for sensitive information, or stealing credent...
