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Are QR codes dangerous?

Aug

2023

QR codes are all around us. They offer a quick way to take part in surveys, download useful stuff, and visit websites of interest. After all, pointing your phone at a picture is far easier than typing in an annoyingly long URL. But their very convenience hides a significant drawback. With regular links, it’s possible […]

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Privacy and security threats of short links

Aug

2023

Short links are everywhere these days. All these bit.ly, ow.ly, t.co, t.me, tinyurl.com and the like have long since become a familiar part of the online landscape. So familiar, in fact, that most users click on them without thinking twice. But thinking is never a bad thing. With that in mind, we explain below how […]

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How to spot you’re on a hacked website

Aug

2023

Beware: hundreds of thousands of websites are fakes. They’re made to look like the sites of popular online stores, banks, and delivery services, but with just one purpose: to steal your passwords and financial data. Victims are lured to such sites by phishing emails, messenger chats, and even paid ads. But don’t despair: even if […]

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