Don't turn your CAPTCHA into a GOTCHA that installs malware on your computer
Don't turn your CAPTCHA into a GOTCHA that installs malware on your computer
A CAPTCHA is a simple puzzle (such as "select all images with stairs") on a website that verifies whether you are a human and not a robot. This robot check is intended to prevent website abuse. Increasingly, fake CAPTCHAs are appearing, designed to install malware on your device.
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Lisa's Story
How an account can be hacked
Lisa works as a researcher at the University of Twente and uses her university account daily for email, files and access to databases.
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Apps that request too many permissions
An invisible risk to your privacy and (company) data
Mobile apps have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. We use them to communicate, plan, work, and relax. But behind that convenience lies a less visible risk: some apps demand more access to your phone than necessary.
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The danger of unknown VPN providers
Unreliable VPN services increase the risk of data leaks and misuse of your data.
Increasingly, people are using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to protect their online privacy or bypass geoblocking. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic and conceals your IP address, making it more difficult for websites and internet service providers to track your online activity.
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