privacy
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How To Strengthen Lock Screen Security On Your Pixel 4
Android’s April 2020 security patch includes an essential improvement for the Pixel 4’s facial recognition feature. It’s simple, but important upgrade to your phone’s security: A person’s eyes must now be open to unlock the phone via the Pixel’s facial recognition technology.
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Safari Is Now The Best Browser For Blocking Third-Party Tracking
Yesterday’s release of Safari 13.1 introduces stricter third-party cookie blocking features that prevents websites from identifying Safari users and tracking their web activity. This means Apple’s default web browser is now the best choice for stopping third-party trackers, and the first browser—beating Chrome to the punch—to block third-party cookies outright.
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These Bogus Coronavirus Trackers Could Infect Your Computer
The barrage of COVID-19 information is overwhelming and we all want to stay updated, but you should avoid downloading coronavirus tracker dashboards. According to an investigation by Reason Security, some of these coronavirus maps contain serious malware known as AZORult. Using AZORult, a hacker can steal your browser history and social media login information; access…
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How To Avoid The New ‘NetSupport Manager’ Phishing Scam
Phishing scams have been around since the earliest days of email, but the basic tactic is the same: Hackers email you fake links or files that dupe you into coughing up personal info or installing malicious software on your device. These fake links are easy to catch if you employ basic internet safety practices, but…