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749 articles

  • twitter

How to delete your Twitter account (and back up your tweets)

Ready to delete your Twitter account? Here’s how. But you’d better back up your tweets first.

  • Alex Perekalin

  • December 10, 2018

  • passwords

Why you should never reuse passwords

Designer Mark used the same password for all of his accounts — and lived to regret it. Here’s his story.

  • Alex Perekalin

  • December 4, 2018

  • tips

The dangers of public IPs

We discuss what public IPs are, why you might need one, and the risks involved in using them.

  • Ilja Shatilin

  • November 23, 2018

  • tips

Black Friday: How to pay with your card, not your card details

Banking Trojans are increasingly focused on online stores. We explain how not to become a victim of malware during the annual holiday sales.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • November 19, 2018

  • Android

Mobile beasts and where to find them — part four

We explain the types of malware that can take control of your device, and the dangers of multifunctional infection.

  • Ilja Shatilin

  • October 22, 2018

  • 2FA

SMS-based two-factor authentication is not safe — consider these alternative 2FA methods instead

Why SMS isn’t the best choice for two-factor authentication, and what alternative types of 2FA you should consider.

  • Alex Drozhzhin

  • October 16, 2018

  • wi-fi

5 tips to protect your home network

Tips to protect your devices, your home network, and your privacy against cybercrime.

  • Jeffrey Esposito

  • October 12, 2018

  • tips

6 security tips for freelancers

Freelancers are beloved targets for cybercriminals, who use phishing and malware to steal credentials and money. Here’s how to avoid their traps and stay safe.

  • Alex Perekalin

  • September 28, 2018

  • Android

App permissions in Android 8: The complete guide

Android lets you configure app permissions to protect your data and restrict access to dangerous functions. We explain how to do it and why.

  • Alex Drozhzhin

  • September 24, 2018

  • threats

Mobile beasts and where to find them — part three

Let’s talk about mobile malware that can empty your bank account or spy on you.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • September 21, 2018

  • tips

What’s a guest Wi-Fi network, and why do you need one?

We explain what a guest Wi-Fi network is, how to set one up, and what video game consoles and other IoT devices have to do with it.

  • Hugh Aver

  • September 17, 2018

  • 2FA

Making two-factor authentication much stronger in two easy steps

Speaking of two-factor authentication — as we often do — did you know some convenient settings render it utterly useless? Let’s do it right.

  • Sarah Pike

  • September 12, 2018

  • iOS

Why there’s no antivirus for iOS

Why doesn’t Kaspersky Lab have an antivirus app for iOS — and what are all those other Internet security suites for Apple mobile devices?

  • Victor Yablokov

  • September 10, 2018

  • Android

5 Fortnite security tips

Fortnite for Android is not available on Google Play. We explain how to download and install it properly, and what else to do to stay safe.

  • John Snow

  • August 31, 2018

  • Android

Avoid pitfalls when backing up your WhatsApp chats

WhatsApp for Android can back up your chats to Google Drive. It’s free, but it may hurt older backups. Here’s how to get it right.

  • Serge Malenkovich

  • August 28, 2018

  • Instagram

How Instagram accounts get hijacked

Instagram hacking has been on the rise lately. Here’s what you need to know to avoid losing your precious account.

  • Nadezhda Demidova

  • August 24, 2018

  • tips

Momo, the horror from WhatsApp

How a sculpture from Japan is scaring WhatsApp users around the world, and how to protect children from such spooks on the Internet.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • August 10, 2018

  • threats

Mobile beasts and where to find them — part two

In this part, we consider mobile malware capable of causing real damage to smartphone and tablet users.

  • Leonid Grustniy

  • August 3, 2018

  • iphone

How my iPhone got double-stolen

When I fell victim to sleight of hand and a little bit of fraud, Find My iPhone didn’t save me. Here’s why.

  • Kseniya Malanova

  • August 1, 2018

  • passwords

Are data breaches stressing you out?

We asked, and your answer was yes.

  • Marvin the Robot

  • July 6, 2018

  • tips

Don’t help pickpockets — set up a PIN to unlock your phone

No PIN on your phone? Pickpockets will thank you for that.

  • Alex Perekalin

  • June 28, 2018

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