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The art of the “fib”: why you should make up your security question answers!

You know those security questions, right? “What’s your mother’s maiden name?” “What was the name of your first pet?” “What high school did you attend?” We’ve all grumbled while trying to remember if we used “Street” or “St.” for our childhood address. It’s tedious, and honestly, it’s not even that secure anymore! Here’s the problem: […]

Lock it down: how to secure your home Wi-Fi router

Wireless internet is awesome, right? We connect all our devices – phones, laptops, smart TVs, tablets – to Wi-Fi, letting us surf the web from anywhere in the house. It’s incredibly convenient. But here’s the kicker: if you haven’t properly secured your wireless router, you’re basically leaving your digital front door wide open. Think of […]

Ditch the password headaches: let Firefox generate your secure passwords!

We’ve all heard it a million times: use strong, unique passwords for every single online account. But let’s be real – coming up with a complex string of random characters, remembering it, and never reusing it? That’s a huge ask! Most of us end up using variations of the same few passwords, which is like […]

Don’t get tricked–how to spot fake links and websites

We spend so much time clicking links and visiting websites every day. It’s second nature! But here’s a crucial cybersecurity skill you absolutely need: knowing how to spot a fake link or a spoofed website. Cybercriminals are super clever, and they design these fakes to look exactly like the real thing, all to trick you […]

App smart: how to dodge those potentially harmful apps

Our phones and tablets are packed with apps that make our lives easier, more fun, and super connected. But amidst all those helpful tools, there are also “Potentially Harmful Applications” (PHAs) lurking, just waiting to cause trouble. These sneaky apps can steal your data, bombard you with ads, or even hijack your device. The good […]

Why you need to update your Firefox browser!

We’re constantly browse the internet – for work, for fun, for cat videos (admit it!). And while we might rely on our web browsers every single day, it’s easy to forget about one super important thing: keeping them updated. Even if you’ve got those “automatic updates” turned on, it’s a really smart move to double-check […]