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Identity theft protection – your essential defense checklist

Identity theft is one of those scary phrases no one wants to deal with. It’s when a criminal gets their hands on your most sensitive personal information—things like your name, address, Social Security number (SSN), or bank account details—and uses them to wreak financial havoc. They might open new credit accounts, max out existing cards, […]

Digital disguises: how to guard against identity thieves

Identity theft is a scary thought. It’s when a criminal gets hold of your personal information – things like your name, address, Social Security number, or account details – and uses it to open new accounts, make fraudulent purchases, or even file taxes in your name. It can wreak havoc on your finances and credit, […]

The growing danger of cloud account hacks and how to defend your data

We’re living in the age of the cloud. From storing photos and documents to managing emails and even running entire businesses, so much of our digital lives now resides in these remote servers. It’s super convenient, right? But just like leaving your valuables in a physical storage unit, you need to make sure your digital […]

Protecting your privacy online

In today’s digital age, it’s easier than ever to share personal information online. However, it’s essential to be cautious when sharing sensitive information, such as your email address, birth date, or Social Security number. Before submitting any personally identifiable information online, make sure you’re dealing with a reputable website or organization that will protect your […]

Turn off information storage on your browser

Many computer users take advantage of the convenience of saving credentials into your browser so you don’t have to enter them repeatedly. This lets you instantly fill out credit card numbers and personal information across all websites. However, all this data is stored in your browser, meaning a criminal can potentially access it. A far […]

Don’t get rid of a hard drive without really erasing it

When you remove something on your computer hard drive, it’s not really gone, just inaccessible through the normal user interface. To really get rid of it, you’ll need specialized software that overwrites the deleted data multiple times. Also, keeping your old drives in storage instead of throwing or giving them away will also lower your […]