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Damir Mujezinovic-Staff Writer for Security

Damir Mujezinovic

Staff Writer for Security

About Damir Mujezinovic

Damir is a freelance writer and reporter whose work focuses on cybersecurity and online privacy. Damir has a background in content writing and digital journalism, and has written for various online publications since 2017, with his work being cited by numerous think tanks and reputable media organizations. Outside of writing, Damir enjoys reading, music, and film.

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The 5 Best Wi-Fi Analyzers to Check if a Network Is Safe

Worried about your Wi-Fi security? Looking for an IP scanner? Here are some of the best Wi-Fi analyzers for you to try out.

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5 Ways to Encrypt Your Internet Traffic

How can you keep all your data secure? Encryption is the key. Here's how to take a comprehensive approach to securing your information.

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Still Using SMS? You Should Stop: Here's Why

A lot of users still default to SMS on their smartphones. But that's bad news for your security and privacy. Here's why and what you can do.

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Is Someone Stalking You on Instagram? Here's How to Check

There are a few signs you can look for to see if someone is closely following your activity on Instagram.

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Wondershare PDFelement: AI-Powered Document Management

This post is sponsored by Wondershare.

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What Is Wave Browser? Is It a Virus?

Yes, Wave is a genuine browser, but that doesn't mean it's not malicious too. Here's what to do if you've accidentally installed this service.

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What Is Password Entropy?

Can you measure how secure your passwords are? It all comes down to password entropy. Here's what that is and how to calculate your security.

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What Are Overlay Attacks? How Do You Protect Against Them?

These insidious attacks revolve around manipulating User Interface elements so you add personal information to a faked service...

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How to Stay Safe on Threads: 6 Tips

As with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, Threads comes with many security risks. So how can you stay secure on the platform?

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Threads vs. Twitter: Which App Is Better for Your Privacy?

Threads is owned by Meta, so you might be worried about how private your data is on the platform. But is Twitter any better? Let's find you.

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Is Threads Safe? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, doesn't have a great track record when it comes to privacy, so is Threads private and secure enough to use?

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Worried About Your Kids on Discord? Here’s What You Can Do to Keep Them Safe

What started out as a gaming platform has evolved into a thriving diverse community that kids use too. So how can you keep your children safe?

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5 Hidden Dangers of Browser Extensions

Browser add-ons can greatly enhance your online experience, but they can also be threats to your security and privacy.

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Is Discord Safe to Use? Here's What You Need to Know

You might be skeptical of all social networks, so does Discord deserve such ire? Is it secure for you to use or are there security and privacy issues?

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Is Skrill Safe? Can You Trust It With Your Money?

Skrill is a popular online payment service that even lets you buy and sell crypto. But is it actually secure?

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Saving Passwords In Your Browser? You Shouldn't: Here's Why

Has Chrome, Edge, or another browser given you the option to "save password"? Here's why you shouldn't, and what to do instead.

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Don’t Fall for This Yahoo Mail Phishing Scam

Received a warning email from Yahoo? It might be a phishing scam. Here's what you need to know.

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AI Content Detectors Don’t Work, and That’s a Big Problem

Looking to check whether something has been created by artificial intelligence? Detectors often don't work and that's bad news for your security.

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What Is Pornware? Here's Everything You Need to Know

You don't have to visit adult NSFW websites to be targeted by pornware. In fact, it can affect everyone. So what can you do about pornware?

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What Happens When Your Phone Spies on You?

Do you think someone is tracking your smartphone? Is it infected with spyware? Here are some red flags that indicate someone might be spying on you.

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