New (Easier) Passwords Rules For 2019!
You know the advice you used to get about creating good passwords? It’s been updated for 2019! But don’t be confused about what the advice really means. The highly circulated […]
Why Usernames Are Important and How to Choose Good Ones
(UPDATED) How much time do you spend choosing a username when setting up an account? Maybe two seconds? If you’re like most of us, you probably use an old standby […]
Can Alexa Spy On You? 7 Steps To Protect Your Privacy With Alexa
Can Alexa and other always-on, Internet-connected assistants trample all over your privacy and embarrass you or worse? Maybe — if you make it easy for them! You’ve probably heard stories […]
The Marriott Breach: How Fake Emails and Other Scams Will Make It Even Worse
After a major cyber breach like the latest Starwood (Marriott) breach, millions of people worry about their stolen data. And millions of other people just yawn. Whether you’re worried about […]
Don’t Fall For Sextortion! How To Spot The Latest Scams
(UPDATED) Earlier this year we talked about a “sextortion” scam (below) creating havoc around the world. Through emails, the scam tricked people into believing that their (very, very) personal web-viewing […]
8 Ways To Stay Off (Or Secure) Email So That Hackers Can’t Get It
Email is basically the same as it’s been since the ’80s. It was never meant to be totally private, and the available add-ons and security features are far from foolproof. […]
Worm, Virus, Malware, Phishing, Spoofing, Hacking, Phreaking, Spyware … What’s What? Cybercrime Lingo — Deciphered!
No matter what you call it, cybercrime can be a real pain. So it’s good to understand the different kinds of crimes out there so you can be alert, protect […]
How To Check If Your Email Address or Passwords Have Been Compromised
Now you don’t have to wonder if your email address or password were stolen — there’s an app for that! Well, a website, anyway. Whether you’re concerned about the latest […]
Portrait of a Hacker: 1998 vs 2018
Remember back when “You’ve got mail” was a thing? When people used dial-up to get online and called 411 to get phone numbers? When computer hackers were tech geeks who […]
What Information Facebook Knows About You and How To Take Control of It
Remember when social media was just for pet pictures and what you had for lunch? Now it’s one of the world’s most effective data-gathering industries. Here’s an overview of what’s […]
