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…
What Is Smishing? Here’s How to Spot Fake Texts and Keep Your Info Safe
Your phone buzzes. You hope it’s a reply from last night’s date, but instead you get an entirely different swooping feeling: It’s an alarming SMS text alerting you about suspicious…
See Yourself in Cyber – Five Quick Ways You Can Quickly Get Safer Online
With “See Yourself in Cyber” as the theme for this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the focus is on you with a look at several quick ways you can quickly get…
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.…
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…
Credit Lock and Credit Freeze: Which Service Is Best for You? Both!
Are you hoping to buy a house or apply for a car, personal, or business loan at some point? A great credit score helps to achieve all those things. You…
Help! I Think My Phone’s Been Hacked
“My phone’s been hacked!” Words you probably don’t want to hear or say. Ever. Your phone gets to be like an old friend after a while. You have things laid…
7 Tips to Protect Your Smartphone from Getting Hacked
There’s little rest for your hard-working smartphone. If you’re like many professionals today, you use it for work, play, and a mix of personal business in between. Now, what if something went wrong with that…
All-New Ransomware Coverage Opens Up the Path to Recovery
Our all-new ransomware coverage is now available, ready to help just in case—all backed by expert advice to help you find the quickest and best possible path to recovery. Ransomware…
How Often Should You Change Your Passwords?
When it comes to passwords, most of us would love nothing more than to set it and forget it. But that’s exactly what hackers are hoping for — in fact,…