Biometrics includes data such as your fingerprint or face, which can be used to unlock your phone or log into apps. These tend to be much faster than typing in a password, and they’re generally secure. On the other hand, biometrics aren’t 100% secure and a stranger may still be able to unlock your phone. […]

Whether you’re trading it in, donating it or handing it off for any reason, you’ll want to wipe all the data from your phone before doing so. While the process for this varies by phone, you can easily find out how by searching your settings for something that says “Factory reset” or “Return to factory […]

If there’s the potential for mischief on the internet, it’s almost certain someone’s going to take advantage of it. Such is the case with online meetings. There have been quite a few cases of bad actors trying to find their way into these meetings to disrupt them, often by displaying inappropriate or obscene content. This […]

Cybercriminals may have infected these computers with viruses or install malicious software. An example is keylogger malware which, when installed, captures the keystrokes of the computer’s users and sending this information to criminals via email. Through this malware, criminals can receive your personal information, such as name, credit card numbers, birthdates, and passwords.

You’re attempting to download something off the internet, and you notice that there’s more than one “download” button. However, only one of these is legitimate, and the other leads to an ad — or worse: malware. It might take some practice, but it’s important to teach yourself which one is the real one. A general […]

Making a robust password is only part of the password battle. If there’s a publicly disclosed data breach that affects your account, then you’ll want to change your password immediately. You also need to update your online passwords regularly to hedge against the possibility it may be compromised.