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Does HTTPS (Padlock) Mean a Website is Safe?

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Most websites are required to implement HTTPS protocol to protect their visitors’ information. This is mistakenly seen as proof that the website itself is safe to visit and interact with.
Hackers and cybercriminals are counting on this belief to hide behind HTTPS sites and practice their suspicious online activities. With the anticipation that people think they are safe as long as they have the green padlock activated in their browsers. Read more …

Can You Get Hacked By Watching a YouTube Video?

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YouTube is the most powerful social network for video streaming. The YouTube platform itself is highly secure and maintains advanced protection and safety measures to protect its visitors.
However, due to its popularity and trustworthiness as a service powered by Google, hackers tend to exploit YouTube videos to spread suspicious links to infect visitors’ devices or steal their sensitive information. Thus, although YouTube tends to be highly secure, the experience of watching YouTube videos is not entirely safe. Read more …

5 Threats May Happen When Visiting Unsecure Website [Explained]

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Many people think they are safe as long as they didn’t download anything from the internet. This is unfortunately NOT TRUE. Although most attacks start once the online user accidentally or unknowingly takes an action, some can secretly take place without the user’s knowledge or consent.
This article explains the most common threat that may happen when visiting unsecure or malicious websites. Read more …