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Requests for Pix, QR code, bank transfer or extra fees sent by WhatsApp, SMS, email or an external link may indicate fraud. Learn how to verify the order in the official app, ident...
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Learn how to review Google Account devices and sessions, interpret times and locations, sign out unknown access, and strengthen security without confusing sign-out with wiping a de...
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Learn to distinguish opening a page from a download, permission grant, or data submission, and what to check safely.
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An unsolicited code means someone tried to register your number on WhatsApp. Learn what to do, how to secure the account, and how to recover access.
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Signals, checks and actions regarding suspicious messages, calls, charges and pages.
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A legitimate checkout can be compromised and replace the Pix QR code or copy-and-paste code. Learn what to verify before paying and how to act quickly with your bank, MED, the stor...
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Android can now move passwords and passkeys directly between compatible password managers. Learn the secure flow, compatibility limits, and what to verify before leaving the old ap...
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Learn how to check registration and identity, verify a payment request through another channel, spot warning signs, preserve evidence and act if you already sent a Pix.
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See which Chrome 153 builds fix CVE-2026-87464, how to check your installed version, and why “critical” does not by itself mean active exploitation.
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See where to check the Android security patch, how to interpret 2026-09-01 versus 2026-09-05, and why rollout dates differ by device.
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The V8 flaw was already known to be exploited. See which Chrome builds received the fix, how to check your installed version, and why relaunching the browser matters.
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Learn how to review linked devices, log out unfamiliar sessions, and tell when an old device may actually signal unauthorized access to your account.
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The gov.br 2FA code is generated in the official app, not sent by SMS. Learn how to enable it, sign in, authorize devices, and recover access after changing phones.
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The September 23 update separates the WhatsApp Business App terms from the Business Platform terms, without changing the app's operation, end-to-end encryption or WhatsApp's data r...
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Learn how to verify the recipient, amount and context of a QR code before paying with Pix, without relying on suspicious links, and what to do if the code was altered.
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An authenticated-call badge can confirm the origin and show a name or logo, but it does not certify the conversation itself. Learn the limits, device compatibility, and scam warnin...
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An unexpected bill in DDA is neither an automatic debit nor, by itself, proof that the debt is legitimate. See what to verify before authorizing payment.
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The number displayed on the cell phone may be spoofed. See how to interpret “Validated Number”, what banks can ask for and how to confirm the connection through an independent chan...
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Meta strengthened WhatsApp two-step verification with alphanumeric passwords. Learn how the old PIN, the new password, and passkeys differ and how to update security without weaken...
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Losing your cell phone doesn't always mean losing your codes. See when Google and Microsoft Authenticator restore data and when you need to recover each account.
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Research from Unit 42 showed three attacks against synchronized Google passkeys on PCs already compromised by malware, not a breach of passkey encryption.
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Passkeys reduce the risk of phishing and can replace passwords, but recovery depends on where the key is saved and the account's backup methods.
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After a CPF leak, some measures prevent specific uses and others only reveal signs of fraud. Understand the role of each official service.
Read articleThe September 23 update separates the WhatsApp Business App terms from the Business Platform terms, without changing the app's operation, end-to-end encryption or WhatsApp's data r...
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The ANPD schedule foresees expanding the monitoring of age measurement in August. Understand what is already the law, what is being adapted and what data to observe.
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The new rule guides carriers’ antispam filters, provides default activation with opt-out, and gives 10 calendar days for a response or unblocking of affected originating numbers.
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The September 6, 2026 deadline requires Pix participants to adjust digital certificates used in the infrastructure. Ordinary users do not need to replace a certificate or take extr...
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Out-of-context ads can come from the browser, website notifications or an installed app. See how to separate the symptoms and safely eliminate the source.
Read articleSee which Chrome 153 builds fix CVE-2026-87464, how to check your installed version, and why “critical” does not by itself mean active exploitation.
Read articleClick with Caution helps ordinary people make safer decisions when using phones, accounts, apps, banking services, and social networks. Our content turns technical guidance into understandable steps, points readers to official sources and channels, and makes clear when information may change. The blog does not blame victims, promote panic, or promise absolute protection or recovery of lost funds. Content involving finance, law, privacy, or incident response is reviewed by a person before publication.
