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Ben Dickson


Ben Dickson is a software engineer and founder of TechTalks. His work has been published by TechCrunch, VentureBeat, the Next Web, PC Magazine, Huffington Post, and Motherboard, among others.

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How to use Twitter’s new two-factor authentication feature

Twitter now supports authenticator apps. Here’s how to enable the feature.

On Apr 22, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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City on the frontline of cyberwarfare to host Global Cybersecurity Summit

GCS2017 will host experts and thought leaders from both the private and public sector.

On Apr 21, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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How to stop Microsoft Office hackers from stealing your bank account

Microsoft's latest security bug could allow hackers to make off with your bank account—don't let them.

On Apr 12, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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How to lock down your Facebook privacy in 1 click

Reclaiming your Facebook privacy is easier than you might think.

On Apr 10, 2017 by Ben Dickson

Internet Privacy Lock Unlocked

Congress is about to take away your internet privacy—here’s how to fight back

Your web browsing history is on the line.

On Mar 27, 2017 by Ben Dickson

Best Smart Firewalls: RATtrap Dojo Cujo

These smart firewalls will keep hackers out of your home

Just sit back, and let these firewalls do the hard security work for you.

On Mar 21, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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What the big CIA leaks mean for your security

Stay tuned, and stay safe.

On Mar 10, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

These 5 tips will keep hackers scrambling.

On Mar 2, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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How Trump’s travel ban helps cybercriminals

Moments of fear and uncertainty are a dream for scammers.

On Feb 21, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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How to encrypt all your data

Lock it down.

On Feb 9, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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6 key tips for keeping hackers out of your smart home

Smart home security is a bit more complicated than locking the front door.

On Jan 29, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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How to enable Facebook’s essential new security feature

It just got a lot easier to keep hackers and snoops out of your Facebook account.

On Jan 28, 2017 by Ben Dickson

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2 Slack replacements that can keep your group messages private

You don't want to have all your work messages made public, right?

On Dec 26, 2016 by Ben Dickson

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Are we ready to face the coming wave of IoT ransomware attacks?

The Internet of Things has a dangerous downside.

On Dec 7, 2016 by Ben Dickson

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How to pick the right secure messaging app for you

What's the best secure messaging app? It depends.

On Nov 15, 2016 by Ben Dickson