The whole concept of encryption once intimidated me with all those technical terms flying around. But after diving in and actually trying it myself, I discovered that encryption is surprisingly simple ...

ESET researchers reveal how malware operators collaborate with covert North Korean IT workers, posing a threat to both headhunters and job seekers.

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Before I take you through the best VPNs for PC, here’s a quick explanation of what a VPN is, what it does, and how it works. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) encrypts your internet traffic and masks ...

There are debates among VPN providers about the privacy and security benefits of RAM-only server infrastructure versus full-disk encryption, and I feel at ease with either one. Like most VPN services, ...

You should be using a password manager. Data breaches happen often now, and that wealth of stolen info has made cracking passwords even easier. It’s not just the ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

Microsoft's spreadsheet program can do way more than you might realize. These are the hacks and tricks you need to know. I've been writing professionally about computers, the internet, and technology ...