We all know that we should be using unique, strong passwords for each of our accounts to prevent hacking, but most of us don't. Showcasing our password laziness, NordPass's 2022 list of the most common passwords includes guest, 123456, password, qwerty, baseball, and football – all of which could be...
How Countries Censor and Control the Internet
The internet is not so free as it seems: even outside of authoritarian countries like China and its Great Firewall, many people are routinely denied access to sites that have content authorities deem harmful. How do these blocks work, though? What methods do governments employ to control the web? Why...
Google Chrome Is Rolling Out New Privacy Features
The Google Chrome web browser is constantly evolving, with major updates rolling out faster than ever and minor features showing up outside the standard release cycle. A few new privacy and security features have now arrived, just in time for Data Privacy Day. First, you can now type “clear browsing...
Older Apps Could be Putting Your Smartphone at Risk — Here’s Why
If your smartphone is full of apps you no longer use, you should probably consider deleting them since they could be putting your security at risk. Just like how a car is more likely to break down if it hasn’t had a tune-up in a while, older apps are more...
9 VOIP Security Best Practices to Consider for Your Business
Voice over IP systems handle critical communication features such as business phone calls, conferencing, chat and voicemail through on-premises or cloud-based environments. These systems have proven especially useful as remote workforces have gained momentum, as they are often not tethered to traditional landlines and can be used from any internet...