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Level up your inbox: set up custom filters for next-level protection

Your email inbox is ground zero for cybersecurity threats. While modern automatic spam filters are pretty good at keeping the obvious junk out, they don’t snag everything. That means the occasional oddball message, sneaky phishing attempt, or annoying, repetitive spam still slides right through into your primary inbox. Relying solely on the default automatic filter […]

Why you need a portable phone charger now

That moment of panic when your phone battery hits 5% is a terrible feeling. You look up, see a public charging station—at the airport, the mall, or a coffee shop—and relief floods in. You rush over, plug in, and think you’re safe. Wrong. You just exposed yourself to a security risk called “juice jacking.” This […]

The Internet is forever: review with care before you click ‘post’

Social media is fast, fun, and designed for instant sharing. That photo, that hot take, that amazing announcement—we feel the urge to push it live immediately. But that rush to click “Post” is one of the biggest risks you take in your digital life. Before you share anything on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or any other […]

Upgrade your conversations: why Signal is your best choice for secure voice calls

When you hop on a phone call, you probably assume your conversation is private. And generally, for standard phone calls, it is. But when you start talking about sensitive topics—work deals, medical appointments, or anything you wouldn’t shout in a crowded room—you should demand the highest level of privacy. That’s where Signal comes in. You […]

Are you being watched? Why you need a durable webcam cover

Let’s be honest: when you first got your computer, you probably didn’t spend much time thinking about the tiny camera embedded in the top of the screen. But today, the risk of “camfecting”—a hacker secretly taking control of your webcam—is very real. You might think, “I don’t do anything embarrassing in front of my computer!” […]

Don’t let your video call become a data leak: why privacy is your best meeting invite

Let’s be real: video conferencing is no longer a luxury, it’s a lifeline. We use it for everything from business meetings and virtual doctor appointments to family catch-ups. But as our screens get more crowded, so do the privacy concerns swirling around our favorite video apps. That popular platform you use? It might be collecting […]