Don’t Fall for This Deceitful Scam Tactic
Scammers want to scare you. Don’t fall for it.
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 about. Case in point: When you click a link on your computer, your main internet browser opens it in a new window or tab every time. Smartphones are a different story. It’s not that they aren’t capable machines (in some …
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 your internet for free, or using it as a backdoor to your personal or work files. First up, consider your …
Watch Out for PDF Phishing Schemes
Scams are an unavoidable part of daily life these days. But that doesn’t mean all scams are the same: There is a huge variety of ways hackers and bad actors attempt to steal your personal information, with no end in sight. One “clever” scheme involves malicious PDFs featuring malicious links. The good news? It’s easy to avoid. How this PDF …
Passkeys Are Here to Replace Passwords
We all have a lot of passwords. Ideally, each one is strong and unique, but that isn’t always the case. Many of us reuse the same, weak passwords, which leaves our digital data vulnerable to hacking. Even if our passwords are cryptographically perfect, phishing tricks too many of us into giving up our precious details. There must be a better …
Apple’s ‘Lockdown Mode’ Can Protect Against the Worst Cyberattacks
We all have to deal with cybersecurity threats. Calls, texts, and emails from scammers and bad actors can jeopardize our data and digital lives. However, a small percentage of us have cybersecurity issues that are far more serious. Journalists, politicians, and other high-profile individuals are subject to intense cyberattacks from highly skilled organizations, who spy on these people through personal …