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How to Automatically Delete One-Time Passwords From Google Messages (and Why You Should)
One time passwords, otherwise known as OTPs, are great for keeping your accounts safe. They force anyone looking to sign into an app or site to not only know the username and password, but also provide a one-time code from a trusted device. Bu if you’ve ever received your OTPs via text, you know they…
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Reset Your Twitch Password Right Now
Cybersecurity sucks. It feels like every day we learn about another hack or leak that throws our private digital lives out in the open. Unfortunately, I’m here sharing yet another one of these stories; this time, the company is Twitch, which suffered a major information leak. Suffice it to say, you should change your Twitch…
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How to Find and Delete All Your Old, Unused Accounts
We all have accounts we no longer use, but some apps and websites make deleting your profile a pain. In those cases, simply ignoring them is an easier option. However, unused accounts are a major security threat — all it takes is one successful data break or credential-stuffing attack to potentially compromise your personal data,…
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What to Know About Twitter’s New Verification Process
Twitter’s verification process may soon change. The social media company announced plans to update its verification process last year, and recent evidence indicates the new process could go into effect as soon as next week.