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Why two‑factor authentication is a must for your most important accounts

A strong password is one of the best defenses you can have online—long, unique, and hard to guess. But here’s the problem: even the strongest password can be intercepted, stolen, or exposed in a data breach. That’s why cybersecurity experts increasingly recommend adding a second layer of protection to your most sensitive accounts. Enter: two‑factor […]

Why you should use credit cards instead of debit when buying online

Online shopping is more convenient than ever—whether you’re grabbing essentials, ordering tech gadgets, or treating yourself to something fun. And while most e‑commerce sites have strong security in place, there’s one simple move you can make to protect yourself even further: use a credit card instead of a debit card. It might seem like a […]

Why you should report suspicious online activity to the FBI

Cybercriminals don’t rest—and neither should your awareness. Every day, countless phishing attempts, scam emails, and suspicious messages land in inboxes around the country. Even if you don’t fall for them, these attempts matter. Reporting them helps protect not just you, but everyone else too. If you receive a sketchy email that seems like a phishing […]

Why you should only connect with people you trust on social media

Social media makes it easy to stay connected with friends, family, and coworkers. But it also opens the door to strangers, scammers, and cybercriminals who want access to your personal information. Even platforms that seem secure can expose more about you than you realize—and that’s why it’s so important to connect only with people you […]

How to spot someone pushing you into a scam

If you’ve ever been hit with a pitch that screams “Act now!” or “This offer expires in minutes!”, you’ve experienced one of the oldest tricks in the scammer playbook. High‑pressure tactics are designed to stop you from pausing, thinking, and realizing something is off. Hackers—and shady vendors—know that the less time you have to evaluate […]

Why you should avoid password managers that can recover your master password

Password managers are one of the best cybersecurity tools available today. They help you create strong passwords, store them securely, and access them with one master password. But here’s something many people don’t realize: not all password managers are built the same—and some can actually put your sensitive information at risk. If a password manager […]