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Chris Kaufman-Writer

Chris Kaufman

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About Chris Kaufman

Chris is a Staff Writer at MUO with a decade of experience working in enterprise IT. He is passionate about informing people about cybersecurity risks and scams, which he focuses on for MUO.

Latest Articles

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Don't Sell Your Old Phone or Laptop Without Doing These 10 Things First

If old phone or laptop data falls into the wrong hands, you'll have to do more than spring-clean before heading to the recycling centre.

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What Can You Do to Fix Microsoft Outlook Zero Day Vulnerabilities?

While protecting against any type of zero-day vulnerability is incredibly difficult, there are some ways to boost your security.

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Is Your Chatbot Revealing Too Much? Neural Network Model Inversion Attacks Explained

Your favorite generative AI chatbot seems benign, but with the right expertise, it could be made to reveal delicate information about you.

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VPN
How to Set Up a SoftEther VPN over HTTPS Client on Windows and Linux

It'll take you a moment to configure SoftEther VPN, but the privacy gains are well worth the time.

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How to Talk to Older Relatives About Scams and Cybersecurity

It's natural for older individuals to be less tech-fluent, but this is putting them at risk. Here's how to address it.

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What Is a Wi-Fi Karma Attack?

Wi-Fi karma attacks put you and your data at risk. Here's why...

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How to Enable or Disable the LastPass Extension in Google Chrome

Looking to download the LastPass add-on for Chrome browser? It's easy to do—as is disabling and removing it. We show you how.

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What Is a SoftEther VPN? Circumvent Blocked VPN Access With This Handy Tool

Some network providers block VPNs, but with a SoftEther VPN, you can maintain your private connection to the web.

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How to Install the WireGuard VPN Client

Here's a step-by-step guide to installing the WireGuard VPN on Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

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5 Free Online Sandboxing Tools to Test Applications and Files for Malware

Online sandboxing tools let you analyze malware without exposing your PC to danger.

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7 Cybersecurity Tips for Digital Nomads

Here's how to keep your devices and personal data secure, no matter where in the world your travels find you!

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VPN
How to Set Up a Private VPN With TurnKey GNU/Linux

Private VPNs give you greater control and privacy, but how do you set one up? Here's how to use the free TurnKey GNU/Linux to create your own VPN.

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What Is the “Hi Mom!” Scam? How to Avoid and Handle It

The "Hi Mom" scam causes unnecessary anguish for parents worldwide. Here's how to deal with it.

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10 Ways to Limit Smart Devices' Access to Your Home Network

Smart devices have made our lives easier and safer than ever before, but this convenience can come with some serious privacy and security concerns.