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  • 2 weeks ago | safetydetectives.com | Marlene Baiton |Sam Boyd

    Fact-checked by A YubiKey is a small physical USB device used to secure your online accounts. It works as part of a two- or multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) setup, where access requires two forms of verification — typically your password and a second factor like the YubiKey. Compared to common 2FA methods like SMS or email codes, YubiKeys are significantly more secure. Because they’re physical devices, they can’t be remotely intercepted.

  • 4 weeks ago | safetydetectives.com | Marlene Baiton |Sam Boyd

    Fact-checked by The Microsoft Defender Antivirus Service is a legitimate Windows process. It scans files, monitors for malware, and powers Microsoft Defender’s core security features. But sometimes, it can cause performance issues or conflict with other apps. If you think your PC is infected with malware, disabling it isn’t the right move. This could leave your system vulnerable, and the service may just restart the next time you reboot.

  • 1 month ago | safetydetectives.com | Marlene Baiton |Sam Boyd

    Fact-checked by The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that requires special tools to access. While it’s often associated with illegal activity, it also has legitimate uses, such as anonymous communication and whistleblowing. Unlike the public web, it can’t be accessed through standard tools like Google, Firefox, or Chrome. It operates on a hidden network, requiring tools like Tor to navigate its unique structure.

  • 1 month ago | safetydetectives.com | Marlene Baiton |Sam Boyd

    Fact-checked by Safe Mode can help you determine why your Android phone is crashing or running slowly, making it easier to fix the issue. Whether you’re troubleshooting random glitches or following advice from Reddit threads, it helps you pinpoint the problem without needing technical expertise. Safe Mode runs only core system apps — like Phone, Messages, or Settings — while disabling third-party apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and X.

  • 1 month ago | safetydetectives.com | Marlene Baiton |Sam Boyd

    Fact-checked by We tend to think of hackers as tech-savvy criminals cracking complex codes. But in reality, many cyberattacks require very little technical skill. Instead, cybercriminals rely on deception and stolen personal data to raid your accounts and ruin your life. SIM swapping is one of the most dangerous tactics hackers use. This attack lets hackers hijack your phone number — which is linked to all your accounts — giving them direct access to your most sensitive information.

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