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Bad Actors Can Use Copy and Paste Against You

Copy and paste is second nature to just about all of us. You probably use it every day, on both…
March 11, 2025
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Why HTTPS Matters So Much on the Web

You visit websites like meritsolutions.net every day. But do you ever take a close look at the URL before you…
March 11, 2025
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Windows’ File Explorer Is More Like a Web Browser Than You Think

When you’re browsing the internet, you rarely keep one window open at a time. Instead, you use tabs to multitask,…
March 4, 2025
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You Can Connect Your Smartphone to Your Windows PC

Control your phone from your PC.…
March 4, 2025
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You Don’t Need to Tell Apps and Websites Exactly Where You Are

It’s no secret smartphones actively use our locations. After all, navigation apps like Google Maps would be useless if not…
February 25, 2025
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Organizations That Deal With Cardholder Information Must Adopt DMARC

Penalties for non-compliance range as high as $100,000.…
February 25, 2025
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Google Chrome Now Uses AI to Protect Your Browsing Online

It isn’t clear what’s new, however.…
February 17, 2025
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Microsoft’s February Patch Tuesday Fixes Four Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Fix these Windows issues ASAP.…
February 17, 2025
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If You Have an iPhone, Turn On ‘Stolen Device Protection’ ASAP

A good password is essential for securing your devices and data. However, it isn’t foolproof. If a thief knows your…
February 11, 2025
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Microsoft Edge Now Blocks Scareware

The internet is full of scams and malicious activity, but “scareware” or tech support scams are some of the more…
February 11, 2025

Microsoft May Be Trying to Earn Back Trust in Cybersecurity

On an earnings call last week, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, told investors and analysts that the company would be "increasing its focus on cybersecurity." This likely isn't a statement made by a CEO on an earnings call. Microsoft has...
April 30, 2024

Email Isn’t Always Secure (but It Can Be)

Usually, it's good advice to keep sensitive and private information away from email. If you need to share confidential business information with a colleague, there are typically more secure ways to send that data off. However, email can be a...
April 30, 2024

You Should Check Which Apps on Your Smartphone Are Using Your Location

Thirty years ago, no one would believe we'd all voluntarily carry around devices that could be used to track our every move. In 2024, however, that's just the norm, as smartphones remain a must of modern life. While your iPhone...
April 23, 2024

Protect Your Privacy By Forwarding Your Emails Through a Decoy Account

One of the reasons our inboxes are full of spam is because our email addresses are all over the internet. Some of the organizations you share your email with aren't quite so honest or careful, and either sell your data...
April 23, 2024

Don’t Send Important Business Information Over SMS

SMS (Short Messaging Service) is a foundational messaging platform, empowering cellular communication for decades now. But the system is now, unfortunately, outdated, and should not be used for any important business communications—or any communication, if you can help it. SMS'...
April 16, 2024

How Following Cybersecurity Best Practices Keeps Your Accounts Safe

The tried and true cybersecurity best practices are classics for a reason. Using strong and unique passwords, never reusing your passwords, taking advantage of MFA whenever possible: These tips aren't just theoretical suggestions, but they actively keep your accounts safe....
April 16, 2024

Do You Know What’s in That Browser Extension?

Browser extensions are a great way to enhance your internet browser's capabilities. Usually, they add one really good feature to your internet experience, since the developer of the extension can spend all their resources on that one feature. It fills...
April 9, 2024

AI Poses Risk to U.K. Elections

We've discussed before how experts worry artificial intelligence and the technology that comes with it poses a potential risk to elections here in the U.S. But we are not alone in these concerns: Other countries are also worried about how...
April 9, 2024

New macOS Malware Tricks Users Into Enabling It

For years, the common assumption has been that macOS has far fewer viruses than Windows. While the chances for infection on a Mac are indeed less than on a PC, that doesn't mean Mac-based malware doesn't exist. In fact, there's...
April 1, 2024

AT&T Data Breach Affects Over 70 Million Customers

Over the weekend, AT&T disclosed it suffered a major data breach. The company says that 7.6 million current AT&T customers and 65.4 million former customers had data exposed in the event, and will be contacting those affected by email or...
April 1, 2024
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