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In-App Browsers Aren’t Secure

When you browse the internet on your computer, the large display gives you flexibility in ways you might not think…

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What Are Internet Cookies?

These days, when you click a link to a website, you aren’t able to start scrolling right away. Instead, you’re…

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You Are Revealing Your Location Through Your Smartphone Photos

The days of waiting for your photos to be developed—or even waiting to upload your photos to your computer—are gone.…

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The NSA Wants You to Regularly Turn Your Smartphone Off and On Again

How often do you turn your smartphone off? That doesn’t mean how often you put your phone “to sleep.” Hitting…

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How Windows 11’s “Snap” Can Make You More Productive

A key feature of Windows is, of course, window management—as it is with all desktop operating systems. Windows has traditionally…

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Not All MFA Methods Are Equally Secure

When it comes to protecting your accounts, a strong password is a must. However, adding multi-factor authentication (MFA) is even…

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Windows 11 Lets You Move the Start Button Back

When you upgrade your PC to Windows 11, you, of course, introduce new features and changes to your computer. However,…

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Google Patched a Fourth Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome

Google Chrome is the most popular web browser in the world. Chances are, you either use Chrome, or a browser…

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Google Is Making Your Android Phone More Secure

If you use an Android phone for work, there are plenty of steps you can take to keep your sensitive…

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This Apple Feature Can Ruin Your Business Calls

A couple weeks ago, we highlighted Voice Isolation, a feature on your iPhone that can enhance your voice when making…

Recommendations for Passwords on National Password Day

Earlier this month was National Password Day, and for a long time, the common attitude towards passwords was this: Make one, memorable password, and use it for everything. Unfortunately, while that password lifestyle made for easy sign-ins, it also negatively...

Apple’s Latest Update for iPhone Patches 15 Security Vulnerabilities

Apple's latest update for iPhones, iOS 17.5, adds a few new features for your smartphone. But aside from these fresh changes, the most important thing about the update is the 15 security patches Apple included this time around. Apple doesn't...

Hackers Break Into Dropbox Sign, Stealing Customer Information

As companies employ new tactics to defend themselves against cyberattacks, hackers continue to find a way in. So it is with Dropbox: The company is the latest to be hacked, as bad actors broke into production systems for the Dropbox...

How “Voice Isolation” Can Make Your iPhone Calls Clearer

Phone calls are an essential part of business life, but they aren't always easy. There are many times that it's difficult to make out what the person on the other end is saying: Often, you need to repeat what you...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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....

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