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Connected spy devices: when your home becomes a data source

Connected spy devices: when your home becomes a data source

In many homes, connected devices promise convenience: a camera that reassures, a speaker that answers, a thermostat that adjusts the temperature. But these devices also turn the home into a constant sensor, because they record, analyse and transmit information about what happens there. The issue is not only hacking, but also the data collected day […]

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Puriva, Scam or Reliable?

Puriva, Scam or Reliable?

“Puriva” is a slimming formula in capsule form aimed at supporting metabolism, energy, and intestinal comfort to facilitate better weight control!

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Fake PDF invoices with QR codes – the “quick payment” scam targeting businesses

Fake PDF invoices with QR codes – the “quick payment” scam targeting businesses

A PDF invoice received by email with a QR code can redirect you to a fake payment page. Here’s how to verify the issuer and avoid the scam.

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PrimeBiome, Scam or Reliable?

PrimeBiome, Scam or Reliable?

“PrimeBiome” is a dietary supplement in gummy form designed to support the microbiota and promote better digestive stability with an expected impact on skin balance!

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Fake negative review blackmail – how to protect your reputation and avoid extortion

Fake negative review blackmail – how to protect your reputation and avoid extortion

Businesses and self-employed workers are being targeted by review blackmail: pay in exchange for removing negative reviews. Here’s how to respond and protect yourself.

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VPNs for free: apparent security, real risks and best practices

VPNs for free: apparent security, real risks and best practices

A free VPN can feel like a simple shortcut to “stay protected” online, especially on public Wi-Fi or when you want to access a service from abroad. In practice, “free” rarely means “no trade-off”: infrastructure is expensive, and the money has to come from somewhere. Between intrusive business models and malicious fake VPNs, the line […]

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Slim-XR, Scam or Reliable?

Slim-XR, Scam or Reliable?

“Slim-XR” is a dietary supplement combined with an online program designed to support weight loss by boosting metabolism and energy!

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Fake notary email scam — “urgent” case files (inheritance, property sale, power of attorney)

Fake notary email scam — “urgent” case files (inheritance, property sale, power of attorney)

Emails pretending to be from a notary mention an inheritance, a property deed, or an urgent document to sign. The aim is to make you click a link or open an attachment to steal your data. Here’s how to spot them and what to do.

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Real estate transaction fraud: email payment diversion, and how to avoid it

Real estate transaction fraud: email payment diversion, and how to avoid it

Buying or selling a property often involves fast-paced email exchanges, sensitive documents, and large bank transfers. Scammers know this: they try to slip into the conversation by posing as a professional (notary, estate agent, solicitor/attorney, developer) to get you to pay into a fraudulent bank account. The trap is particularly dangerous because it looks like […]

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Perifit, Scam or Reliable?

Perifit, Scam or Reliable?

“Perifit” is a set of connected products and accessories designed to support specific everyday uses, from strengthening the pelvic floor to expressing breast milk, with a focus on monitoring and personalization!

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