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How to use Facebook's new Security Checkup feature

The process helps you shore up your account, eliminating unwanted log-ins and log-in notifications.

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How to update your Uconnect-equipped car and the keep hackers out

Own a new-ish Chrysler vehicle? You probably need to update its software.

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How to enable two-step authentication for your IFTTT account

If This Then That now offers a must-have security feature for account.

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Seven tips for securing your Facebook account

Facebook can be a tricky beast when it comes to keeping your account private and secure. Here are seven tips to help you tame it.

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Enable two-factor authentication for your Google account by entering a phone number and choosing to receive the code via text message or voice call.

How to enable two-factor authentication on popular sites

It may not be the perfect security solution, but two-factor authentication reduces the risks associated with common Web activities -- from searching to social networking to online banking.

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LastPass users with weak master passwords should change them following the recent data breach.

How to change your LastPass password in wake of site hack

Those of you who use the popular password manager should considering changing your master password following a data breach. Here are the steps.

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How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account

Microsoft's two-step verification process will improve the security of your Microsoft account, and we show you how to use it.

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How to enable Dropbox two-step verification

Add another layer of protection between your Dropbox account and the rest of the Internet by enabling an extra security feature.

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How to use Google's Password Alert tool to thwart phishing attacks

Google created a new Chrome extension that alerts you when you enter your Google password on a non-Google site. Here's how to set it up.

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Disable the ability for anyone to direct-message you on Twitter

Twitter has opened the DM flood gates. Here's how you can ensure not just anyone can message you.

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Scan your inbox to find stray passwords (before hackers do)

Dashlane's new Inbox Scan tool sifts through your email in search of vulnerable information you may have forgotten to erase.

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Optimize your Facebook, Google+, and Twitter accounts

Time to spruce up your social-media accounts! If you don't know when you last changed your password, used one of your connected apps, or even logged in, then it's time to do some cleaning.

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What does Google know about you?

It's no secret that Google keeps tabs on your usage habits, but you can control how much data it holds on to.