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How to clear a computer before selling: Protect your personal data
Thinking about selling your old computer? Before you hand it over to its new owner, you need to ensure all your personal data is completely erased. Simply deleting files or formatting the hard drive isn’t enough to protect your sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to thoroughly wipe clean…
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I’m a Certified Personal Trainer, and These Are My Favorite Fitness Sales That Are Still Live
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. These fitness discounts are among tons of products still on sale after Cyber Monday this year. If you’re interested in the best tech on sale today, see our best Cyber Monday tech deals that are still active page for a…
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Over 600,000 Personal Records Exposed by Data Broker
A database linked to SL Data Services, a U.S.-based data broker, has exposed 644,869 sensitive records online. The records included personally identifiable information, property ownership details, vehicle records, court records, and background check documents, and they lacked password protection or encryption. Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered the exposure and reported it to the review and cyber research site WebsitePlanet. He…
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National Public Data breach: Lawsuit claims failed to protect billions of personal records
A proposed class action lawsuit has alleged that nearly three billion records were stolen during a cyber attack targeting background checking service, National Public Data, in April. Jerico Pictures, which operates National Public Data (NPD), is a background-checking service which scrapes personally identifiable information (PII) of individuals from non-public sources. On 8 April, the threat actor USDoD listed National Public…
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Websites That List Your Personal Information
Want to know which websites list personal information? Current regulations allow data brokers and people search sites to publish your data. These websites can sell your data to anybody willing to pay. This guide explains how to protect your privacy by removing your data from data broker sites. The risks of having your personal information available online are severe. Anyone…
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CISA proposes new security requirements to protect govt, personal data
The U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is proposing security requirements to prevent adversary states from accessing American’s personal data as well as government-related information. The requirements are aimed at entities that engage in restricted transactions that involve bulk U.S. sensitive personal data or U.S. government-related data, especially if the info is exposed to “countries of concern” or “covered persons.”…
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Can You Use A Personal Checking Account For Your Business?
Let’s say you’ve just started your business and things are moving fast. Between getting clients, handling orders, and managing finances, you might wonder, “Do I really need a separate business bank account, or can I just use my personal one?” The idea of keeping everything simple and in one place is tempting. But while you can use a personal checking…
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No, not pull-ups — personal trainer recommends this one exercise that builds upper body strength without weights
You don’t need weights to increase strength and build muscles in your upper body, but you do need to be doing the right bodyweight exercises. Pull-ups and dips are great moves, but when we asked Nicholas Arcata, certified master trainer at Fit Athletic Club, for his top bodyweight move for beginners in particular, push-ups came out on top. “Push-ups are…
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Take it from a personal trainer — this 20-minute walking workout builds strength and boosts your metabolism without weights
I’m a big fan of a good, long walk. Whether I’ve got 10 minutes or two hours, I’m always keen to lace up a pair of sneakers and get outdoors to stretch my legs. The benefits of walking are well-documented, improving your physical and mental wellbeing while remaining accessible, low-impact and enjoyable. A walk can be five minutes to the…
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EU ruling clamps down on Meta’s use of personal data for ads – Computerworld
The European Court of Justice has decided that Facebook owner Meta must minimize the amount of personal data it uses for personalized ads, the BBC reports . The decision from the EU’s top court means that only a small part of Meta’s data collection can be used for advertisements. The ruling stems from a complaint by privacy activist Max Schrems, who…
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