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What Is Cryptojacking and How Does It Work?

Cryptojacking is a growing cybersecurity threat designed to steal your device's resources to mine cryptocurrency. Keep reading to learn how it works and how to protect yourself.

How to Access Your Comcast Router Login and Manage Your Home Network

Learn the ins and outs of accessing your Xfinity router’s admin tools, as well as how to use those tools to optimize your home network experience.

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What You Should Know About the 5 Eyes, 9 Eyes, and 14 Eyes Alliances

The 5, 9, and 14 Eyes countries are likely surveying your internet activity, but a VPN from a non-alliance country could save your privacy.

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How To Uninstall Discord Malware in 2025 (Guide)

Discord is a social platform where users can send messages and make calls. Unfortunately, bad actors love attacking popular apps. Here’s what you need to do if you get a Discord virus.

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What Is Packet Sniffing? (And How to Protect Yourself)

Protect your information from cybercriminals by understanding what packet sniffing is and the steps you can take to prevent this type of data theft.

A U.S. $100 dollar bill shows Ben Franklin's face torn open to show the words, "You got scammed" as a reference to how online shopping fraud increases over the holidays.

Online Shopping Fraud is Most Common in These States [2022 Analysis]

By analyzing online shopping fraud complaints filed to the government, the All About Cookies team was able to see the states where fraud is the most and least common, how much scammers are getting away with, and more.

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12 Tips for Securing Your Smart Home Devices

Securing IoT devices protects you from network hacking, device hijacking, and data theft so you can enjoy the many benefits of smart home devices without worry.

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How to Optimize Your Internet Speed for Gaming

A fast internet connection can allow you to stream and interact with video games more smoothly. Here's how to optimize yours for the best gaming experience.

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How To Block Ads on Spotify in 2025

Do you love listening to free music on Spotify, but hate hearing ads? Explore your options for blocking ads — without paying for ad-free Spotify.

Amazon Brushing Scams: How That Unordered Package Got to You

Got a package from Amazon that you didn’t order? It could be part of an Amazon brushing scam. Here’s what you need to know.

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How to Cancel Your ExpressVPN Subscription In Four Steps

A step-by-step guide on how to cancel your ExpressVPN subscription, including information on refunds, alternatives, and FAQs.

How To Change Your Hulu Location in April 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Hulu uses your IP address and GPS location to determine Live TV programming and more. Here’s how to access your Hulu + Live TV account from outside your home network.