That smart speaker in your kitchen or living room—your Alexa device—is incredibly helpful, but let’s be real: it’s also a highly sensitive microphone sitting in your private space. While Alexa is only supposed to start recording after you say the wake word (“Alexa,” “Echo,” etc.), the truth is that it keeps recordings of some of […]

You’ve found the perfect spot at the local cafe, logged onto the free Wi-Fi, and you’re ready to get some work done—maybe check your bank balance or buy that one thing online. Stop right there! Before you enter any sensitive information, you need to check one little thing in your browser’s address bar: Is it […]

Your web browser, like Google Chrome, is your main window to the internet. To make life easier, you probably use extensions—those handy little tools that block ads, check grammar, or manage your passwords. They’re super convenient, but they also represent one of the sneakier security risks on your computer. Think of an extension as a […]

We’ve all done it. You sign up for a forum, a new shopping site, a niche social media platform, or a free trial. You use it once or twice, and then you forget it even exists. Your digital life is littered with these zombie accounts—logins you haven’t touched in six months, a year, or even […]

We take our phones everywhere—to the coffee shop, the bathroom, the gym. That means your phone, with all your private data, is constantly moving between secure and public spaces. And while you know you should never leave your device unlocked when you walk away, let’s be honest: we all make mistakes. Maybe you set your […]

Your email inbox is a busy place, and let’s face it, we all get too much junk. We work hard to fight off spam, phishing attempts, and aggressive marketing. But sometimes, the biggest source of inbox clutter comes from an unexpected place: our friends and family. Yes, we’re talking about those endless email forwards—the chain […]