A good password is essential for securing your devices and data. However, it isn’t foolproof. If a thief knows your iPhone passcode, for example, not only could they steal your device and unlock it, they could use that passcode to access and take over your entire Apple account. That’s because of a quirk in Apple’s rules of resetting iCloud account …
The good thing about using a device made by a major company is the updates are usually reliable and effective. So it is with Samsung: The company’s January update comes with more than 70 bug fixes for your Galaxy phone. Whether you use your phone for business or for your personal life, if you haven’t updated yet, do so ASAP. …
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 …