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How (and why) to protect your PayPal account with 2-Step Verification

Posted on October 26, 2025

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Two-Factor Authentication is an awesome feature that adds an almost insurmountable second layer of security to any online account that supports it.

And luckily, most online services do support it nowadays.

In a nutshell, Two-Factor Authentication works by requiring anyone trying to log into an account to enter a security code they received on YOUR mobile phone before being allowed to log in to your account.

That makes your account a lot more secure because anyone trying to log into it would need physical access to YOUR mobile phone in order to receive the security code.

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SiteGround Alternative: Who Offers Better Speed & Reliability?

Posted on August 20, 2025

When choosing a web host, site owners focus on speed, uptime, technical resources, and support. SiteGround has been a known player, but GreenGeeks has earned strong recommendations from user tests, recent industry benchmarks, and public data.

This analysis reviews factual comparisons from verified sources to show where GreenGeeks holds an edge and why it is the preferred choice for speed and reliability.  

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How to spot (and avoid) fraudulent phishing emails

Posted on March 13, 2025

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It seems that fraudsters are all over the Internet these days, and many of them spam us with messages that turn up in our email inboxes on a daily basis.

And they’re pretty good at producing some rather legitimate-looking, and fairly convincing messages too.

If you’ve been using the Internet for any length of time, you’ve no doubt seen a bunch of them.

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Scam alert: Beware scammers impersonating you on Messenger

Posted on February 6, 2025

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Yet another Facebook-related scam is making the rounds, but this one isn’t being perpetrated on the Facebook website.

It’s actually taking place on Messenger app instead.

As Facebook scams go, this one is pretty simple but it’s also unusually widespread.

In a nutshell, the scam goes something like this…  [Read more…]

9 essential social media safety tips every student should know in 2025

Posted on January 29, 2025

According to Profile Tree, 90% of college students worldwide actively use social media as a strong and reliable academic resource. A lot of educational institutions around the globe have accepted social media as a powerful tool for learning. Further, as per QS Quacquarelli Symonds, 87% of UK students claim to use social media daily.  

However, it is important to prioritise your safety when using social media applications. As reported by Astra Security on 9th January 2025, there used to be 2200 cyberattacks per day. What you share on social media might be your decision, but what others choose to do with that information and data may not always be in your control. Therefore, it is essential to take your online safety and security seriously.  

In this article, we shall explore the top 9 critical social media safety tips that every student should be aware of in 2025. Let’s get started.    [Read more…]

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