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Cybersecurity Basics: Everything You Should Know

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For many, artificial intelligence was a somewhat theoretical concept until OpenAI introduced ChatGPT. Released at the end of 2022, it needed only 

. Now, over 180 million people around the globe use this chatbot. Undoubtedly, plenty of people registered on openai.com simply out of curiosity. However, the number of people using ChatGPT daily for personal and professional purposes is growing exponentially.

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On the whole, using ChatGPT is generally safe, but like any online tool, it carries potential risks. Learn how to safeguard your data.


Is ChatGPT Safe? Security & Privacy Guide

Is ChatGPT safe?

Ever felt like someone was watching you behind your back? When you’re out and about, in a café working on your computer, on public transport typing away on your mobile phone, or withdrawing money from an ATM on a busy street. Sometimes, though, it’s not just a feeling, but actually a security attack that blurs the line between your online and physical life. This attack is called shoulder surfing.

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Find out what shoulder surfing is and learn how to protect your data against it.

What is a shoulder surfing attack?

Feels like somebody’s watching: the shoulder surfing attack

Cyberattacks are not all one-and-done deals. Some cybercriminals prefer to play the long game – they lurk and gather information over time before dealing the massive final blow. Advanced persistent threats (APT), our topic today, are exactly such long ploys – they’re used to infiltrate a device and slowly collect its most sensitive data.

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Advanced persistent threats (APT) are complex, long-term data extraction attacks. Learn about how your company can set up APT cybersecurity measures.

What is an advanced persistent threat (APT)?

What are advanced persistent threats (APT) and how can you steer clear of them?

Riddle: What works like a password but isn’t one?

Passwords continue to be the most used method for verifying your identity when logging into online services and applications, which isn't necessarily an issue provided that you handle your passwords properly. Specifically, you must always make sure the complexity and length of your passwords are optimal.

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Passphrase vs password — learn the difference between the two authentication methods and find out which provides more protection.

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What is a passphrase — and how does it compare to a password?

Sorry to tell you this, but moving to software as a service (SaaS) won’t solve your security problems. If anything, it might bring a few more headaches. Don’t get us wrong—using the cloud to run and access your apps from anywhere is a big win for productivity. But it also comes with various security risks, both old and new, that no company can afford to ignore.

More and more businesses are waking up to this. In fact, recent 

 show that 86% of organizations now make SaaS security one of their top priorities. In the next sections of this article, we’ll break down what SaaS security actually involves—and how you can make it work for your business.

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Find out about SaaS cybersecurity's role in protecting online services. Get an in-depth look at data privacy and legal compliance in cloud-based solutions.

What is SaaS Security? 

SaaS security: best practices and key challenges

What is SaaS Security?

Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world. According to 

, it accounts for over 65% of the market share. The reasons for its dominance range from Google’s own leading position as the world’s top search engine and the developer of Android to the Chrome browser’s built-in features like its password manager.

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Storing your passwords in the Google Chrome password manager? Learn how to view and manage saved passwords on Chrome.

View, edit, and delete saved passwords on Google Chrome

How to view and manage saved passwords on Google Chrome

People have been typing “how to lock apps on iPhone” into search boxes for more than a decade now. At last, iOS 18 delivers. Now iPhone users have a simple built-in way to lock an individual app behind Face ID or Touch ID and an equally simple way to hide an app completely. It takes seconds, requires no extra downloads, and pairs beautifully with a password manager like NordPass. Below you’ll find a detailed walkthrough with a few tips for anyone still running an older iOS version.

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Learn how to lock or hide apps on an iPhone in iOS 18 or earlier. Follow the simple steps and boost overall security with NordPass.

How to lock or hide apps on an iPhone

How to lock apps on an iPhone

How to lock apps on iPhone

 began with iOS 16, which marked the introduction of this technology within the ecosystem. By the time iOS 17 rolled out, Apple had seamlessly woven passkey support for Apple ID and started allowing third-party apps such as NordPass to manage passkeys on mobile devices. 

Today we’ll explore the nuances of passkeys and showcase how easy it is to enable, store, and manage passkeys on your Apple device.

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Learn what passkeys are, and how to create, use, and delete them on your iPhone or iPad. Plus, see why NordPass makes passkey management even easier.

How to manage passkeys on Apple devices

Ever since its launch in 2020, Peacock has made a name for itself as one of the most popular streaming services in the US. Its catalog ranges from TV favorites and cult classics to late-night shows and live sports events, suiting the taste of every viewer. To get you set for a comfy movie night without any delays and keep your subscription payment details secure, let’s see how you can change and reset your Peacock password.

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Learn how to change or reset your Peacock password and how to access your account if you forgot your email address.

How to change or reset your Peacock password

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Want to move your passwords from Chrome to a more secure place? We commend that. Here is how to export your passwords from Chrome.

How to export passwords from Chrome

How to Export Passwords from Chrome

In May 2023, Google sent ripples through the digital world by declaring 

 and announcing the rollout of passkeys for Google Accounts. If you’re ready to join the passkey revolution, you can learn how to set up and manage a passkey for your personal Google Account and Google Workspace.

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Learn how to set up passkey authentication for your personal Google Account and on Google Workspace

Using a passkey for Google Accounts

How to manage passkeys for your Google Account

Passkeys for Google Accounts are here

If you use Slack for work, chances are you’ve sent a message or two that you hoped only your teammate would get to see. It’s all right, we’ve all done it—expecting a bit of privacy in what feels like a one-on-one conversation. But is Slack privacy even a thing? Are your DMs just between you and the person you’re chatting with? Let’s find out.

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Is Slack privacy even a thing? Find out if Slack admins can read your direct messages—and what you can do to keep your information safe on the platform.

Can Slack admins read your DMs?

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