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How to Clear Cookies in 2024: Your Super Simple Guide
Not all cookies are bad: some make your life easier by remembering your site preferences, which makes your browsing smoother. But others can be harmful. These malicious cookies track your online behavior and collect personal i...
LinkedIn Job Scams: Protect Yourself in 2024
Unfortunately, the LinkedIn networking platform can be a target for scammers. These scammers prey on job seekers using tactics like fake job postings, recruiter impersonation, and elaborate schemes to steal personal and financial...
Piwik PRO Head of Marketing Dominika Gruszkiewicz On Why Google Third-Party Cookies Will Stay
In this interview for SafetyDetectives, I invited Dominika Gruszkiewicz, Head of Marketing at Piwik PRO, to get her perspectives on Google’s recent decision to retain third-party cookies.
We discussed the possible reasons why G...
TikTok Shop Scams: Everything You Need to Know in 2024
The TikTok Shop lets you buy products from your favorite content creators. Creators can sell items through in-feed videos, TikTok LIVEs, and the Showcase tab. In most cases, it’s safe to buy from the shop — but you should take som...
How Can I Remotely Track My Child’s Phone: 2024 Guide
Smartphones and the internet are very important for a child’s development — they make it simple for kids to stay informed about world events, learn new things, study better, and stay in touch with their friends and family...
7 Dangerous Apps for Kids in 2024: What You Need to Know
In this comprehensive guide, we'll examine different types of apps that pose risks to young users. We'll explore the hidden privacy pitfalls in social media apps, the addiction and financial hazards lurking in video games, and cov...
10 Common Cyber Attacks to Protect Against in 2024
The last few years have seen a significant increase in telecommuting, e-commerce, and overall digital dependence. Unfortunately, with this digital transformation has come increased opportunity for hackers, who have been having...
How to Spot a Fake Calculator App: 2024 Parents’ Guide
Fake calculator apps are pretty difficult to spot. They look and function just like regular calculators, but they’re hiding a vault where your kids can store photos, videos, and more.
If you suspect your child is using a fa...
Internet Safety for Teens: How to Stay Safe Online in 2024
The internet is a double-edged sword for teens. It gives them limitless opportunities for learning and socializing, but it also exposes them to risks like doxxing, catfishing, and cyberbullying. As a parent and cybersecurity exper...
What Are Antivirus False Positives: Full 2024 Guide
When an antivirus scanner labels a legitimate file as a malware file, this is called a “false positive”. Firewalls and anti-phishing protections can also detect false positives at the network and browser levels, respectively...