The dangers of cryptocurrency phishing are back in the news, after tech investor Mark Cuban was reported to have lost around $870k via…
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FBI warns of imposter ads in search results
The FBI has issued a public notice which includes advice to block adverts. Why? Let’s take a look. The bogus advert…
In post-Roe US, experts share how to keep your data private
In the weeks since the Supreme Court of the United States removed a nationwide right to choose to have an abortion,…
What is a search engine and why does anyone care which one you use?
An attempt at a simple definition: a search engine is a software system that allows users to find content on the…
What is Incognito mode? Our private browsing 101
Incognito mode is the name of Google Chrome’s private browsing mode, but it’s also become the catch-all term used to describe…
Billion-dollar search engine industry attracts vultures, shady advertisers, and cybercriminals
Search engines make money by showing users sponsored advertisements—a lot of money. This attracts attention, competition, and plenty who want a…
Search engine shenanigans: Malwarebytes mentions aren’t what they seem
Thing might be a touch quiet at the moment as we ease into 2018, but that doesn’t mean dubious antics and…