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Cybersecurity Basics: Everything You Should Know

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Some phishermen cast their lines better than others. Just like fishermen use bait to lure in fish, cybercriminals cast out their deceptive traps to hook sensitive information. That’s why it’s called "phishing." In both cases, though, it takes skill and precision to succeed, which is why some anglers manage to snag trophy catches while others come home empty-handed.

Learn how phishing-as-a-service enables criminals to easily acquire pre-made phishing kits or subscribe to services that automate phishing campaigns.

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Phishing-as-a-service: like car rental for smugglers

Did you lose access to your Yahoo account, or do you just want to update your password for better security? Either way, you've come to the right place! We’re here to show you how to change or reset your Yahoo password so you can get back on track and keep your account safe. Let’s get started.

Learn what to do if you want to change or reset your Yahoo password and keep your account well protected.

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How to Change or Reset Yahoo Password

Twitch has enjoyed an explosive rise in popularity, userbase, and online influence. Careers are made on this platform, and millions now use it as a primary entertainment source. To make sure you don’t lose access to your account, find out how to change your Twitch password, reset your linked email, and create a new username.

Have you forgotten your Twitch password? Find out how to reset it, recover a username, and change the email address linked to your account.

How to reset or change your Twitch password

The music doesn’t have to stop just because you’ve forgotten your Spotify password. This streaming service offers everything from personalized playlists to pop culture podcasts. For many of us, it’s the first stop to hear the latest music from our favorite artists. Knowing how to perform a Spotify password reset is a must, just as remembering to change your Spotify password regularly to keep your account well-protected.  

Need to carry out the Spotify password reset? Or maybe you’re planning to change it for safety purposes? Learn how to do it now!

How to reset or change a Spotify password

It can happen to anyone — you’re about to log in to your favorite website only to realize that you can’t remember your password. Recovering your credentials may seem like a hassle, but services like Amazon provide a quick and easy way to solve this issue. Check out our tutorials on how to change and reset your Amazon password.

Forgot your Amazon password or need to reset it? Check out this handy guide on how to do it. And if you’re tired of password resets - try NordPass for free!

 How to change and reset your Amazon password

GitHub is one of the biggest developer platforms in the world, offering an easy way for programmers to track their projects and share code and expertise with their peers. It houses over 400 million repositories, only a fraction of which are open-source. Naturally, developers on GitHub want to ensure their code is safe and might want to utilize every extra security feature the platform has to offer. Today, we’ll walk through the process of setting up and managing passkeys on your GitHub account.

Learn how you can set up a passkey on your GitHub account to protect your repository with passwordless authentication.

How to set up a passkey for your GitHub account

How to set up a passkey to secure your GitHub account

You’ve finished all the housework, dinner has been cooked, and washing up is done. It’s finally time to unwind and escape this world by visiting a virtual one. You sit down, adjust your chair, and lean forward to type in your login details. Incorrect password. You try it again and get the same message. When you’re locked out of your main source of entertainment, going through password resets is frustrating. This guide will make the process as quick and painless as possible.

Locked out of your EA account? Follow these easy steps to reset your forgotten EA password and get great security tips to protect your EA account.

How to reset or change your EA password

With hundreds of hours logged across multiple games, the last thing you want is to be locked out of your Steam account. Here’s the good news: it’s not hard to reset your password and recover your account if you forget your login details. A Steam password reset takes a few simple steps.

Being able to perform a Steam password reset will ensure that you’re never locked out of your favorite games. Here’s how to reset or change a Steam password.

How to reset a Steam password

How to reset your Steam password

Imagine unlocking your Microsoft account with just a tap—no typing, no guessing, and no stress. Sounds like a dream, right? With passkeys, it’s possible. Microsoft has embraced the cutting-edge passkey technology, making logging in faster, easier, and more secure than ever before. Whether you’re safeguarding your email or your Xbox profile, setting up a Microsoft passkey is a game-changer. Let us show you how it’s done. 

Learn what passkeys are and how to use them to secure your Microsoft account logins.

How to use a passkey for your Microsoft account

Are you using your technology hygienically? Learn about the concept of digital hygiene and how it can help improve young people’s tech literacy.

What is digital hygiene?

Why teaching digital hygiene matters (with insights from Adrianus Warmenhoven)

Learn how the modus operandi of hackers has transformed in recent years and how the cybersecurity field has adapted to these changes.

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