Jacob Fox

Jacob Fox

Cybersecurity Writer
In addition to being an academic, Jacob is a lifelong technology expert and cybersecurity writer who has helped his readers understand information security for almost five years. He has written for TechRadar, PCGamer, and other online technology publications.

Jacob Fox on cybersecurity

How to delete your Microsoft account without losing data

Pocket Lint

Eye scans and digital IDs to stop online bots in games: It's not quite as Orwellian as you might think but proof-of-human isn't problem-free

PC Gamer

All articles by Jacob Fox

What is pretexting? Definition, examples & how to spot an attack: Header image

What is pretexting? Definition, examples, and how to spot an attack

May 29, 2024
10 min read
How to deactivate or delete Facebook on iPhone or in a browser: Header image

How to deactivate or delete Facebook on iPhone or in a browser

May 27, 2024
7 min read
What is a human firewall and how do you act as one? Header image

What is a human firewall, and how do you act as one?

May 23, 2024
9 min read
How a Netflix scam works and how you can spot one: Header image

How a Netflix scam works and how you can spot one

May 22, 2024
12 min read
What is a digital footprint and how can you reduce yours? Header image

What is a digital footprint, and how can you reduce yours?

May 20, 2024
11 min read
What is pharming and how can you protect yourself? Header image

What is pharming, and how can you protect yourself?

May 17, 2024
9 min read
How should you respond to the theft of your identity? Header image

How should you respond to the theft of your identity?

May 13, 2024
11 min read
Instagram hacked? Here's how to recover and secure your account: Header image

Instagram hacked? Here’s how to recover and secure your account

May 10, 2024
8 min read
Hacking explained: What it is, how it works, and how to stay safe: Header imae

Hacking explained: What it is, how it works, and how to stay safe

May 9, 2024
16 min read