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Microsoft Edge’s Scareware Blocker: Cool Feature or Creepy Scanner?

Let’s be real—nobody likes those sketchy pop-ups screaming, “Your PC is infected! Call this number now!” They’re the internet’s equivalent of a shady guy in a

Frank Line Tech

14 Mar 2025 · 4 min read

The Dangers of SMS Messaging

For many, SMS texting is synonymous with convenience. It's a ubiquitous communication channel, readily available on nearly every mobile phone. However, this accessibility comes at a cost. SMS

Frank Line Tech

9 Feb 2025 · 6 min read

A Tech Optimist's Perspective on Embracing Privacy

From smart vacuum cleaners sending data to foreign servers to TVs tracking viewing habits, our connected devices have become powerful tools for surveillance. However, the solution isn't abandoning

Frank Line Tech

31 Dec 2024 · 7 min read

A Practical Guide to Using Email for Privacy, Security, and Spam Elimination

Email is an essential part of modern life. It’s the backbone of online communication, and most of us rely on it daily. Despite its ubiquity, email is often overlooked

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28 Dec 2024 · 8 min read

OSINT - Phone Number Lookup and Searching.

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24 Dec 2024 · 4 min read

The Complete Guide to Google Dorking: Advanced Search Techniques for OSINT

Google Dorking, also known as Google Hacking, is a powerful technique that allows users to leverage advanced search operators to uncover hidden information on the internet. Part 1: Google Dorking

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15 Dec 2024 · 8 min read

Privacy

Finding Social Media Accounts with Sherlock Python Script

If you're looking for an efficient way to track usernames across social media platforms, the Sherlock Python script is the perfect tool for the job. Whether you'

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5 Dec 2024 · 6 min read

Incogni VS Deleteme

Both Incogni and Deleteme promise to scrub your personal information from the internet, but which one truly delivers on that promise? Data brokers have made it incredibly easy for anyone

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28 Jul 2024 · 6 min read

Why Torrenting Is Risky: The Safety Concerns You Need to Know

Torrenting is a peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing method that uses the BitTorrent protocol. Unlike traditional downloading where files come from a single server, torrenting breaks files into small pieces that can

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17 Jul 2024 · 6 min read

Security

Unmasking SubdoMailing - Hijacking Major Brand Subdomains For Spam Campaigns

Cybersecurity researchers at Guardio Labs, have unveiled a new attack dubbed SubdoMailing, which is a massive spam operation that leverages hijacked subdomains of major brands and institutions to bombard users

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28 Apr 2024 · 8 min read

How Fraudsters Are Stealing Thousands Using The Caller ID Scam

It's a scenario we're all familiar with - your phone rings, displaying an unknown number on the caller ID. Most of us instinctively ignore these calls,

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23 Apr 2024 · 7 min read

The Hidden Dangers of Oversharing: How Your Innocent Photos and Videos Can Expose More Than You Think

We share more personal information online than ever before. From posting vacation photos on Instagram to checking in at a restaurant on Facebook, our online activities leave a trail of

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22 Apr 2024 · 10 min read

How Hackers Use Malicious Attachments (Infostealers) to Steal Your Data

The convenience of seamless access to online accounts and services comes at a price – the risk of falling victim to a devious form of malware known as "infostealers."

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15 Apr 2024 · 6 min read

Passkey Authentication: The Future of Secure Login

Passkeys are a type of login credential based on public-key cryptography, which eliminates the need for traditional passwords. Instead of memorizing and entering complex passwords, users can authenticate their identities

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13 Apr 2024 · 6 min read

PQ3 - Apple's New Post-Quantum iMessage Encryption Analyzed

Last month, Apple announced a significant security upgrade to iMessage, likely the biggest since the app's creation. Dubbed PQ3 (post-quantum cryptographic protocol 3), this new encryption protocol will

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21 Mar 2024 · 5 min read

Security

Uncovering Typo squatting & Phishing Domains with DNSTwist

Have you ever accidentally mistyped the name of a website in your internet browser's address bar and ended up on the wrong site? You try to go to

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21 Mar 2024 · 7 min read

Exploring the Forensic Artifacts of the Tor Browser

The Tor Browser is one of the most widely used methods for accessing the dark web – a hidden part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and

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15 Mar 2024 · 7 min read

Skiff is shutting Down

Privacy-focused email service Skiff announced on Feb. 9, 2024 that it is shutting down after being acquired by work collaboration platform Notion. The news came as a shock to Skiff&

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20 Feb 2024 · 5 min read