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You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

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Don't save screenshots of sensitive information, such as IDs, passports, crypto wallets, seed phrases, passwords, and two-factor authentication backup codes. Either delete this data or move the screenshots to a password-protected folder. Featured Were 16 billion passwords from Apple, Google, and Facebook leaked?

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Cloudflare blocks largest DDoS attack - here's how to protect yourself

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On the hardware behind the site, I also maintain my own NextCloud server, an email server, an off-site backup server, and multiple test Linux servers. Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use On average -- average -- I get a dozen DDoS attacks a week. All rights reserved.

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16 billion passwords leaked across Apple, Google, more: What to know and how to protect yourself

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Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Use a password manager If you use a password manager, it may offer breach-monitoring services that will alert you when your passwords are exposed during a data breach.

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1 in 10 people do nothing to stay secure and private on vacation

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A particularly plugged-in 8% of people said they manage more than seven apps for the same purposes. To stay cybersecure and private on vacation, the majority of people will backup their data (53%), ensure their security software is up to date (63%), and set up credit card transaction alerts (56%), but 10% will take none of theseor othersteps.

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Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

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Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Use a password manager If you use a password manager, it may offer breach-monitoring services that will alert you when your passwords are exposed during a data breach.

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Facebook's new passkey support could let you ditch your password once and for all

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In the coming months, support will expand to Messenger, helping you better safeguard your encrypted messages and message backups. Also: Why the road from passwords to passkeys is long, bumpy, and worth it - probably On the upside side, passkeys are a decided improvement over passwords for authenticating your account logins.

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The 40+ best Walmart deals to compete with Prime Day: TVs, headphones, laptops, and more

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Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. I clip them to my car keys to be my backup earbuds in case I forget my AirPods at home. Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use ZDNET's editorial team writes on behalf of you, our reader.