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The silent threat in your inbox — why you should think twice before unzipping

We all deal with email attachments every day. Whether it’s an invoice from a contractor, photos from a family member, or a project file from a colleague, clicking “download” is second nature. But among the harmless documents and images, there’s a file type that security experts urge you to handle with extreme caution: the .zip […]

The password refresh: set expiration dates and stop hackers cold

You know the drill: pick a strong password with letters, numbers, and symbols. Good job! But here’s the uncomfortable truth: even the strongest password has a shelf life. Hackers are always working to crack combinations, and data breaches are constantly exposing login credentials. If you use the same password for years, you’re giving a determined […]

Hacked? Don’t panic—how to take back your account

That sinking feeling is the worst. You try to log into your email or social media, but your password doesn’t work. A quick message to a friend reveals that someone has been sending weird messages from your account. You’ve been hacked. It’s a scary moment, but you’re not helpless. The most important thing is to […]

Your phone’s a goldmine for hackers: protect it!

Think about everything you do on your phone: banking, shopping, social media, work. It holds some of your most sensitive information, from your passwords to your contacts and even your location. For hackers, your phone is a digital goldmine, and they’re always looking for new ways to strike it rich. But don’t worry, you can […]

Two steps ahead: 2FA your superpower against hackers

We’ve talked a lot about using strong, unique passwords for all your online accounts. And that’s fantastic – it’s your first line of defense! But here’s the thing: even the strongest password can sometimes be stolen in a data breach, guessed, or tricked out of you by a clever phishing scam. That’s where your real […]

The growing danger of cloud account hacks and how to defend your data

We’re living in the age of the cloud. From storing photos and documents to managing emails and even running entire businesses, so much of our digital lives now resides in these remote servers. It’s super convenient, right? But just like leaving your valuables in a physical storage unit, you need to make sure your digital […]