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Watch Out for PDF Phishing Schemes

Scams are an unavoidable part of daily life these days. But that doesn't mean all scams are the same: There is a huge variety of ways hackers and bad actors attempt to steal your personal information, with no end in...

September 26, 2023

Passkeys Are Here to Replace Passwords

We all have a lot of passwords. Ideally, each one is strong and unique, but that isn't always the case. Many of us reuse the same, weak passwords, which leaves our digital data vulnerable to hacking. Even if our passwords...

September 26, 2023

Apple’s ‘Lockdown Mode’ Can Protect Against the Worst Cyberattacks

We all have to deal with cybersecurity threats. Calls, texts, and emails from scammers and bad actors can jeopardize our data and digital lives. However, a small percentage of us have cybersecurity issues that are far more serious. Journalists, politicians,...

September 19, 2023

Scammers Are Getting Better at Stealing Money From You and Your Business

While many still fall for even the most basic of scams these days, more of us than ever are educated on what to look out for. You probably know, for example, that a call about your "car's extended warranty" is...

September 19, 2023

MGM Shuts Down Computers Across the Country Due to Cybersecurity Issue

No business is immune to cybersecurity threats—not even casinos. A "cybersecurity issue" has caused MGM Resorts International to shut down computers across some of its casinos and hotels here in the US. This issue reportedly started Sunday, affecting properties in...

September 12, 2023

What Apple’s Latest Software Update Means for Your Security

Apple's latest security update is one you won't want to skip. Whether you have a personal Apple device or one for work, a new security flaw is currently threatening both your private and business data. The company released its newest...

September 12, 2023

Watch Out for Charity Scammers

Phone scams are becoming more and more sophisticated. While they can be easy to spot—such as a call about your car's extended warranty—they can also be clever, and trick you into thinking there's a legitimate caller on the other end...

September 5, 2023

X Will Collect Biometric Data to Fight Its Impersonation Problem

Twitter, now known as X, will collect biometric data from its premium users in an effort to combat its fraud and impersonation problem. The company didn't announce this news publicly. Rather, X quietly updated its privacy policy to reflect the...

September 5, 2023

Should Your Turn Off Wi-Fi & Bluetooth on Your Devices?

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are essential connection types. All of our modern devices use them, and use them frequently: Your computer uses Wi-Fi to connect to the internet, and power everything from email to Zoom, while Bluetooth is responsible for making...

August 29, 2023

How to Control Which Apps Have Access to Your Camera & Microphone

These days, most of our devices come equipped with a camera and/or a microphone. Whether it's your work laptop, with its webcam you use for Zoom calls, or your smartphone, whose camera you use for all the photos and videos...

August 29, 2023