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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

Hackers Steal and Threaten to Leak Reddit Data

According to CNN, the BlackCat ransomware gang is threatening to make 80 gigabytes of secret, stolen data from Reddit public. The ransomware group, known as ALPHV, allegedly obtained the data in a security breach back in February. Apparently, the timing of...
June 20, 2023

Don’t Get Scammed By a Blue Check on Gmail

Google recently rolled out blue checkmarks for some companies to use with Gmail. These badges were intended to prove to you that the sender in your inbox was who they said they were, and not just a scammer, similar to...
June 13, 2023

60,000+ Android Apps Delivered Adware to Users’ Devices

As highlighted by Bleeping Computer, security researchers discovered over 60,000 Android apps purporting to be legitimate programs have been secretly installing adware on users' devices for the past six months. The Romanian cybsecurity firm Bitdefender warned, "To date, Bitdefender has...
June 13, 2023

Don’t Ignore Updates

It's 2023, and just about everything in our lives is digital. Whether at work or at home, our devices are integral to our day-to-day activities, and they all frequently need to be updated. While all these updates can get overwhelming,...
June 6, 2023

How iCloud Keychain Keeps Your Accounts Secure

Between business and personal use, you likely have a lot of accounts to keep track of. It can be tempting to reuse the same memorable password for each, but doing so only invites malicious activity into your network. For those...
June 6, 2023

Protect Your Business From This Phishing Tactic

Phishing is nothing new. Hackers and bad actors will send you messages with malicious links or content in the hope you click and invite them in. But there’s an interested tactic that isn’t often talked about that can be a dead...
May 30, 2023

Microsoft Has a Nasty Zero-Day Problem

Microsoft is working on a fix for a zero-day exploit that targets Secure Boot, a default security feature that prevents malicious software from running on your machine. While there is an initial patch, the full fix could take until 2024,...
May 30, 2023

Protect Your Company By Boosting Your Password

There are a lot of ways to protect your business's accounts, but it all starts with a good password. A password that is strong and unique is the first line of defense against cyberattack: If bad actors can't crack the...
May 23, 2023

How AI-Generated Voice Scams Can Threaten Your Business

AI is in the news constantly, and for good reason: It's a rapidly evolving tech that has the potential to disrupt many facets of modern life—some good, and some bad. The bad, unfortunately, can be used against your business in...
May 23, 2023

The Most Frequently Found Passwords on the Dark Web

Passwords are an integral part of keeping your digital life safe and secure. Unfortunately, it's all too common for passwords to end up leaked in a data breach, allowing hackers a look into which phrases people often use most. The...
May 16, 2023
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