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What are the UK's new age verification laws?
By Olivia Powell last updated
What are the UK's new age verification laws, and how are users trying to avoid them?

The top 3 cybersecurity risks posed by the Online Safety Act and age verification
By Olivia Powell published
From data breaches to the US government getting its hands on your data – all the cybersecurity risks posed by the Online Safety Act

Tea app shuts down messaging following second data breach after government IDs and user selfies exposed online
By Amber Bouman published
The Tea app has shut down its messaging service after another database filled with sensitive info has been leaked online.

Microsoft Authenticator is going to delete your passwords on Friday — what to do right now
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft Authenticator is shutting down on Friday, August 1. Here's what to do next.

Millions hit in quishing attacks as malicious QR codes surge — how to stay safe
By Amber Bouman published
Malicious QR codes are appearing more and more as a means to trick victims into visiting phishing websites.

Has your computer been hacked? 11 ways to tell and what to do now
By Amber Bouman published
Learning how to spot the signs that your computer may have been hacked is an essential skill when it comes to staying safe online.

Beware: Hackers are using fake credit card emails to steal all your passwords
By Amber Bouman last updated
Hackers are sending out fake emails from credit card companies in an attempt to infect vulnerable PCs with malware.

Proton passes its first SOC 2 Type II audit, verifying its business security credentials
By Michael Simon published
The leading privacy provider adds to its strong reputation for security
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