We spend so much of our lives in our web browsers, right? Whether you’re working, shopping, watching videos, or catching up with friends, your browser is your window to the internet. For many of us, that window is Google Chrome. But here’s a super important, often overlooked security tip: making sure your Chrome browser is […]

We’re constantly bombarded with the advice: use strong, unique passwords for every single online account. And it’s true! Reusing passwords is like using the same key for your house, car, and safe deposit box – if a thief gets one, they get them all. But let’s be honest, trying to come up with a complex, […]

Just like you declutter your closet every now and then, it’s time to give your Chrome browser a digital cleaning! Outdated or unused extensions can pose a security risk and even slow down your browsing experience. Think of extensions like little apps that live within your browser, adding extra functionality. While many are incredibly useful, […]

Zero-day bugs have been a hot topic for cybersecurity in 2022. Google’s July announcement of its fourth zero-day exploit of the year is enough to worry even everyday Chrome users. But are zero-day bugs really cause for concern? Let’s look at what zero-day means, how it’s exploited by hackers and what you can do to […]

There are many options for browsing the web. A good rule of thumb is to stick with major web browsers that are regularly updated with critical security patches and other features. Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Opera are all good options in this respect.

If you allow Google Chrome to save your passwords, you can find a full list of them by going to passwords.google.com while signed into your account. At the top of this page is an option to “Go to Password Checkup.” This does a comprehensive scan of all your saved passwords and flags any that are […]