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Don’t over-share: limiting personal info on your public Linkedin profile

LinkedIn is your professional showcase—it’s where you highlight your achievements, network with colleagues, and attract potential employers. The goal is visibility, but visibility comes with security risks. If your profile is too open, you could be giving away sensitive personal data that scammers, identity thieves, or stalkers can exploit. While you want recruiters to find […]

The phishing trap: why you must watch out for requests to update your personal information

You open your inbox and see a message that looks official: “Urgent Account Update Required,” “Verify Your Login Credentials,” or “Your Bank Account Has Been Frozen.” It looks like it came from your bank, your university, or even your workplace. The message demands that you click a link and “update your personal information immediately.” Stop […]

The hidden threat: watch out for Google Chrome extension malware

Your web browser, like Google Chrome, is your main window to the internet. To make life easier, you probably use extensions—those handy little tools that block ads, check grammar, or manage your passwords. They’re super convenient, but they also represent one of the sneakier security risks on your computer. Think of an extension as a […]

The quick click: why you must shorten your device’s auto-lock time

We take our phones everywhere—to the coffee shop, the bathroom, the gym. That means your phone, with all your private data, is constantly moving between secure and public spaces. And while you know you should never leave your device unlocked when you walk away, let’s be honest: we all make mistakes. Maybe you set your […]

Why your notes app is not a safe for private information

Your smartphone’s Notes app is a wonderful tool. It’s perfect for jotting down a grocery list, making a quick to-do list, or remembering that brilliant idea you had at 3 AM. It’s fast, accessible, and always there when you need it. But for all its convenience, your Notes app has a critical security flaw: it […]

The Internet is forever: review with care before you click ‘post’

Social media is fast, fun, and designed for instant sharing. That photo, that hot take, that amazing announcement—we feel the urge to push it live immediately. But that rush to click “Post” is one of the biggest risks you take in your digital life. Before you share anything on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or any other […]