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Be careful when using public PCs

When staying in a hotel or studying in a library, be mindful of how you use publicly accessible computers. There’s no telling who accessed these PCs or how safe they may be. Don’t log in to any personal accounts or input any sensitive information – public computers may be infected with keylogging malware designed to […]

Reconsider who you share your Netflix account with

Many people like to share their streaming services with friends and family. While doing so can be a kind gesture or favor, it also puts privacy at risk for all parties involved. When you give a friend access to your account, your privacy hinges upon their cybersecurity just as much as yours. If they click […]

Looking for a movie to watch? Stick with legitimate websites

If one thing is for sure, piracy is rampant on the internet – especially when it comes to movies. It may be easy to find pirated movies online, but they often come at the expense of your cybersecurity. Such illegitimate websites often contain hidden malware and other threats. Protect yourself from these threats and stick […]

Download software only from trusted vendors

When cruising the internet on a PC or Mac, you’ll eventually run across websites imploring you to click a link or button to download a program. You should avoid most of these programs. Increase your security by setting your device to only run programs from the official app store for its operating system (OS), or […]

Beware of malicious bots committing fraudulent activities

Malicious bots are automated programs that are designed to infect hosts and steal information. File-sharing and spam bots are the two most common types that pose a risk to personal or corporate security. The former tricks users into clicking a malicious link, while the latter floods the user’s inbox with spam mail, making it easier […]

Hover over a link before you click on it

You can never really be sure you’re clicking on a malicious link until you do. Bad actors often attempt to fool their victims with seemingly real links to web pages that emulate legitimate sites. Below the surface, however, those pages are riddled with malware and other threats. To avoid these scams, you should always hover […]