Falling in love is a wonderful thing, but on dating apps and social media, it can also be a dangerous game. Romance scammers create fake profiles to lure people in, and once they have your trust, they’ll use it to steal your money. They are masters of manipulation, building a deep, emotional connection with you […]

You’re just browsing the internet when suddenly, your screen is filled with a blaring pop-up. It warns you that your computer is infected with a serious virus and that you need to call a “tech support” hotline immediately. Or maybe your phone rings, and a person claiming to be from a major tech company like […]

We’ve all seen them – emails or texts that look legit but just feel a little…off. Maybe it’s a “urgent” message from your bank, a “shipping notification” for something you didn’t order, or even a plea for help from a “friend” in need. These are likely phishing scams, and they’re designed to trick you into […]

Your phone is your constant companion, holding everything from your photos to your private messages. But what if it’s being used against you? Stalkerware is a type of software that an abuser or controlling person can secretly install on your device to track everything you do—your location, your calls, your messages, and even what you […]

You’ve got a unique, super-strong password for all your online accounts, right? Awesome! That’s a great first step. But what if a hacker manages to get their hands on it anyway? Maybe you logged in on a compromised computer, or a website you use had a data breach. Suddenly, that one password is all a […]

Our homes are now filled with smart devices – from TVs and thermostats to security cameras and even refrigerators – all connected to the internet. This “Internet of Things” (IoT) offers incredible convenience, but it also opens up new avenues for cybercriminals if we’re not careful. Just like we lock our physical doors at night, […]