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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

Make Sure to Update Your Recovery Emails

When you forget your password, or otherwise lose access to an account, a recovery email can help you get back up and running. While it might feel safe to set it and forget it, you would benefit from routinely updating...
January 8, 2024

These New AI Scams Are Getting Too Good

Artificial intelligence is an exciting a nascent technology, that is already capable of impressive feats. Not all of those feats are good, however.  Of course, you have the “good:” Large language models like ChatGPT can help you do just about...
January 8, 2024

Four Updates to Protect Your Business Data

Security updates are essential for maintaining proper defenses against cyberattacks. Software isn't perfect, and vulnerabilities will always be discovered. The goal is to patch those flaws before bad actors learn how to exploit them. To kick off the new year,...
January 1, 2024

A New Reminder to Watch Which Apps You Download

As a general rule of thumb, it's important to exercise caution when downloading apps onto your devices. Whether you're using a PC for work, or a personal smartphone, malicious apps from your device's marketplace can steal data and infect your...
January 1, 2024

How to Secure Your Wi-Fi Against Intruders

Wi-Fi is a fantastic technology that makes it possible to wireless connect to the internet on any device you use. But the tech isn’t totally secure: Unless you’re careful, you could be leaving yourself vulnerable to intruders, either mooching on...
December 24, 2023

Apple Is Making It Easier to Protect Your Business Data on Your iPhone

If you use an iPhone for work, you entrust it to keep your data safe. The same goes for personal iPhones, as well. Bad actors want to steal your credentials and information, but security systems keep them at bay. Unfortunately,...
December 18, 2023

How Dark AI Can Jeopardize Your Business

The AI systems you hear about on a daily basis aren’t inherently dangerous. ChatGPT, for example, is built by a team of developers who want the program to help people, not hurt them. As such, there are safe guards in...
December 18, 2023

White House Adviser Urges the Country Tighten Cybersecurity

The White House is calling out Iranian hackers for targeting US water authorities via cyberattacks, in addition to other ransomware attacks on the US healthcare industry, and imploring the industry to strengthen cybersecurity at home. During an interview on Friday,...
December 12, 2023

Apple Warns of a Cybersecurity Issue (That It Claims to Have the Keys to Fix)

As reported by CNET, Apple commissioned a cybersecurity report that states cyberattacks against companies that expose consumer data are increasing. According to the study, hackers exposed 1.1 billion personal records in 2021, while that number jump to 1.5 billion in...
December 12, 2023

Apple Patched Two Zero-Days This Week

Apple released patches for its devices this week to patch two recently-discovered zero-days. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you should make sure it is fully updated to ensure your personal and business data is protected. The updates,...
December 5, 2023
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