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- Smartphones enable protesters to combat propaganda and misinformation.
- Mobile devices, however, can also be used against you.
- Biometrics are convenient, but passwords or passcodes could offer more protection
Many of us would have preferred a few slow news days easing into 2026, but the year is off to a particularly volatile start. With widespread protests erupting across the globe, concerns turn once again to…

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