Protect yourself from scams this Diwali

Protect yourself from scams this Diwali

It’s Diwali, a time of light, a time of togetherness, and, of course, a time of celebration. Along with Diwali comes the traditional acts of dana and seva, as well as gift-giving to the friends and family members they honor and love. However, it’s also a time when...

Internet Security

Protect yourself from scams this Diwali

Protect yourself from scams this Diwali

It’s Diwali, a time of light, a time of togetherness, and, of course, a time of celebration. Along with Diwali comes the traditional acts of dana and seva, as well as gift-giving to the friends and family members they honor and love. However, it’s also a time when...

Less Is More: Why One Antivirus Software Is All You Need

Less Is More: Why One Antivirus Software Is All You Need

Personal devices and the information they carry are incredibly valuable to their owners. It is only natural to want to protect your device like a royal family fortifying a medieval castle. Unlike medieval castles that depended upon layers and layers of...

Mobile Security

How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?

How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?

How do hackers hack phones? Several ways. Just as there are several ways you can prevent it from happening to you.  The thing is that our phones are like little treasure chests. They’re loaded with plenty of personal data, and we use them to shop, bank,...

The Seven Main Phishing Lures of Cybercriminals

The Seven Main Phishing Lures of Cybercriminals

One of the oldest tricks in the cybercrime playbook is phishing. It first hit the digital scene in 1995, at a time when millions flocked to America Online (AOL) every day. And if we know one thing about cybercriminals, it’s that they tend to follow the...

Family Safety

What You Do Now To Protect Your Child From Cyberbullying

What You Do Now To Protect Your Child From Cyberbullying

I can’t tell you how many times over my 25 years of parenting that I’ve just wanted to wrap my boys in cotton wool and protect them from all the tricky stuff that life can throw our way. But unfortunately, that’s never been an option. Whether it’s been friendship...

Digital Estate Planning – What to Do With Your Digital Assets

Digital Estate Planning – What to Do With Your Digital Assets

While we’re enjoying the fruits of digital life—our eBooks, movies, email accounts, social media profiles, eBay stores, photos, online games, and more—there will come a time we should ask ourselves, What happens to all of this good stuff when I die? Like anything...

How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?

How Do Hackers Hack Phones and How Can I Prevent It?

How do hackers hack phones? Several ways. Just as there are several ways you can prevent it from happening to you.  The thing is that our phones are like little treasure chests. They’re loaded with plenty of personal data, and we use them to shop, bank,...

Privacy & Identity Protection

Staying safer online from phishing and other attacks

Staying safer online from phishing and other attacks

When you’re online, the world is at your fingertips. You can do amazing things like stream the latest movies while they’re still in theaters! Or you can enjoy the convenience of online shopping and avoiding the DMV...

5 Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy

5 Ways to Protect Your Online Privacy

When you open your laptop or your mobile device, what is the first thing you do? Do you head to your favorite social media site to skim the latest news, or do you place your weekly grocery delivery order? No matter what your daily online habits are, even the slightest...

Less Is More: Why One Antivirus Software Is All You Need

Less Is More: Why One Antivirus Software Is All You Need

Personal devices and the information they carry are incredibly valuable to their owners. It is only natural to want to protect your device like a royal family fortifying a medieval castle. Unlike medieval castles that depended upon layers and layers of...

Security News

6 Tips to Protect Yourself From Holiday Shopping Scammers

6 Tips to Protect Yourself From Holiday Shopping Scammers

Like many consumers around the world, you’re probably scouring the internet to find the perfect gifts for your friends and family in time for the holidays. While buyers prepare for the festivities, cybercriminals look for opportunities to scam...

The Optus Data Breach – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

The Optus Data Breach – Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself

Optus, one of Australia’s largest telecommunications carriers, reported news of a data breach that may have compromised the information of current and former customers. As of this writing, the company has not stated how many customers may have been affected,...

Tips & Tricks

4 Easy Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Cybersecurity

4 Easy Things You Can Do Today to Improve Your Cybersecurity

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month!   Every October, the National Cybersecurity Alliance selects a theme around which to publish extensive awareness resources and practical tips to help you improve your cybersecurity.1 This year’s theme is “It’s...

Digital Estate Planning – What to Do With Your Digital Assets

Digital Estate Planning – What to Do With Your Digital Assets

While we’re enjoying the fruits of digital life—our eBooks, movies, email accounts, social media profiles, eBay stores, photos, online games, and more—there will come a time we should ask ourselves, What happens to all of this good stuff when I die? Like anything...