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How to find public information about yourself online — and use it to stay safer

Have you ever wondered how much of your personal information is publicly available online? Between social media posts, old accounts, public records, and data broker sites, there’s a good chance more of your digital footprint is exposed than you realize. The good news: You can check exactly what’s out there — and use that knowledge […]

How to spot fake professional emails before they cost you

Business email compromise — also known as BEC — is one of today’s most costly and convincing online scams. It doesn’t rely on malware or hacking tools. Instead, it uses something far simpler: impersonation. Scammers pretend to be trusted coworkers, vendors, or business partners in an attempt to trick you into sending money, sharing sensitive […]

Why you shouldn’t trust professional‑sounding emails from personal accounts

Email scams are getting more convincing every year. Scammers have learned how to mimic professional tone, copy company logos, and write messages that sound like they came from a coworker, vendor, or partner. But one detail often gives them away: the email address they’re using. If someone claims to represent a business but messages you […]

Why double‑checking professional email addresses matters

Business email compromise—often called BEC—is one of the most effective and costly cyber scams out there. And unlike many attacks that rely on malware or hacking tools, BEC succeeds through one simple tactic: impersonation. Cybercriminals pretend to be trusted coworkers, leaders, vendors, or partners to trick employees into sending money, sharing sensitive data, or approving […]

Email look suspicious? Here’s how to tell if it’s a phishing scam

Phishing emails are one of the most common ways cybercriminals trick people into handing over passwords, financial details, or private information. They’re sneaky, persistent, and often surprisingly convincing. But here’s the good news: most phishing scams give themselves away through sloppy mistakes — and once you know what to look for, you can shut them […]

Why choosing a unique email address can reduce spam and boost security

Your email address is more than just a way to communicate—it’s a key part of your online identity. But did you know the email address you choose can affect how much spam you receive? Spammers send millions of messages every day, targeting common name combinations in hopes of hitting a valid address. If your email […]