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What is a deepfake? Meaning, risks, and how to spot one
A deepfake is synthetic media (images, audio, or video) created using artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of making it appear real and authentic. These systems learn from large datasets and can...
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DDoS attack tools explained: Risks, warning signs, and ways to stay protected
Denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are significant cyber threats capable of taking down websites, overwhelming networks, and costing organizations hundreds of tho...
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Free and open-source software (FOSS): What it means for security, privacy, and control
Free and open-source software (FOSS) is used in many of the tools you use every day. Browsers, operating systems, and encryption tools often rely on code that anyone can inspect, modify, and share. Th...
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How to disable Google Password Manager: A simple guide for every device
Google Password Manager is built into Chrome and Android, which can make it easy to overlook. When you sign into Chrome, it can offer to save your passwords and passkeys and make them available across...
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Does a VPN protect you from viruses? What you need to know
A virtual private network (VPN) is an important online privacy tool and an integral part of an overall cybersecurity posture. It encrypts your internet traffic, helping protect your data on untrusted ...
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Are DNA tests safe? Privacy risks to know before sharing your genetic data
Millions of people have taken DNA tests to learn more about their ancestry, biological relatives, inherited traits, and possible health risks. The process seems simple: take a saliva sample, send it t...
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23andMe data breach: What happened and how to protect your data
In late 2023, the consumer genetic testing company 23andMe confirmed that malicious actors had accessed thousands of customer accounts using stolen login credentials. More than 18,000 accounts were di...
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What is an LLM? How large language models work
Large language models (LLMs) power the AI tools millions of people use every day, from writing assistants and search engines to customer support bots and coding assistants. Yet for many people, what's...
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Online anonymity explained: What it means and how to improve your privacy
Online anonymity is the ability to stay unknown and unrecognizable on the internet. While true online anonymity is almost impossible to achieve, users can take active steps to protect their identity a...
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What is generative AI? How it works, real examples, and why it matters
Although AI has been around for decades, generative AI in its current form has only emerged fairly recently. While earlier AI systems classified data, detected patterns, or made predictions, generativ...
