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Every year cases of digital fraud increase. Cybercriminals use technology and social engineering techniques to scam users in different ways. They can use attractive offers to lure victims, alarm them about a potential threat to their online security or claim to be some type of authority demanding action....
Phishing is one of the most common cyber attacks and it is only becoming more prevalent. In this process, cybercriminals try to fraudulently obtain data from both users and companies by deceit. They try to steal information such as bank details for monetary fraud, but it can also be used to obtain personal...
Did you know that there is more than one type of hacker? Surely you’ve heard of those people that break into security systems, leak information and modifying software form the ‘inside’? Hackers are computer experts and programmers, highly knowledgeable people who are able to overturn computer security and...
In 2016 the UNHRC (United Nations Human Rights Council) passed a resolution against countries trying to restrict their citizen's Internet access. Although the resolution was non-binding, it is a step further towards having Internet access as a human right, affording an individual the same rights online as...
VPN is short for 'virtual private network' and it can be a very useful way to protect yourself online. They function as a cloaking device to protect your online integrity when using public networks. Depending on which networks you use, you can be more vulnerable to online attack. If you use an open WiFi...
Catfishing is a recent phenomenon where online predators pretend to be someone else in order to trick people into emotional or financial relationships. These catfishers will often set up sock puppet social networking profiles. These are fake profiles or identities designed to attract people and make them more open...
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Online dating has become more socially acceptable during the past few years, with plenty of dating apps based on location sprouting for everyone, may they be heterosexual, gay or lesbian. Tinder is one of the most used apps by all kinds of people worldwide and you can now find many people looking to date...