Quick Links How a Credit Freeze Works How to Protect Your Credit Rating After a Data Breach Last year, I was notified that my data was exposed to two data breaches. I must admit it’s pretty scary to know that […]
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Key Takeaways Phishing emails are common; 3.4 billion are sent daily, leading to million of dollars in losses. Most popular email clients lack at-rest encryption, making sensitive data vulnerable. Giving third-party access can pose security risks, potentially exposing valuable personal
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Quick Links Smartphone Features That Block Smishing Scams The NCOA estimates that Americans received 19.2 billion scam texts in 2024, which is about 63 fake texts per American per month. With phishing attacks via SMS growing—known as smishing attacks—it’s time
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Phishing emails are no longer exclusively sent by Nigerian princes needing financial assistance. Scammers are now tech-savvy criminals who leverage state-of-the-art tools to con their victims. But it’s not like they’re the only ones with an arsenal of tools to
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A Wi-Fi router manages network traffic and functions as your gateway to the internet, but what happens if it falls into the wrong hands? Whether a hacker is targeting your router for fun or has real malicious intent, here’s everything
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The National Security Agency (NSA) knows a thing or two about keeping data safe. While its primary focus is on protecting federal and critical infrastructure, the NSA sometimes gives regular folks like you and me tips on securing our home
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Key Takeaways Remove malware by booting into Safe Mode and scanning the computer for malicious files. Disconnect from the internet to prevent the spreading and running of malware on infected devices. Consider a factory reset if malware persists after removal
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The FBI estimates that Americans lost a whopping $12.5 billion to phishing schemes in 2023. You might think you can identify a fraudulent email and avoid becoming a statistic; however, a malicious email is just one of the many phishing
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Key Takeaways Use Wi-Fi extenders instead of repeaters to boost signals without creating new networks. Move your router to a central location for better coverage and signal strength. Change the Wi-Fi channel to lessen interference, and consider upgrading your router
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Key Takeaways Data breaches are common, be prepared for your data to be exposed, take action immediately. Change passwords after a data breach, use password managers for strong unique passwords. Utilize MFA, identity theft protection, and monitor accounts to prevent
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