Google wants to retire the password, which is why it (along with other tech giants) are pushing passkeys as a security successor. However, sometimes passwords aren’t the weak point in a security system. Case in point: It seems there’s a new cyberattack that allows bad actors to break into Google account without the need for passwords in the first place. …
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 your recovery emails, especially if you have many different accounts to manage. When you attempt to gain access to your …
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, make sure you have these four security updates installed on your devices, as highlighted by Wired, if applicable. That way, …
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 system. This is great advice especially when looking at apps and software on various websites across the internet. These sites …
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 place and in development to ensure there are limits to what the chatbot can do, and that the actions it …
This time of year, there are holiday deals everywhere you look. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the rush to get people to buy gifts before the end of the year, you’ll no doubt encounter many discounts on products across the web. Bad actors know this, too, and may try to use this knowledge to scam you. You don’t want …