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Your essential guide to secure Cyber Week shopping

Cyber Week is here! The deals are fantastic, the discounts are deep, and the urge to click Buy Now is powerful. But with this incredible rush comes a massive spike in scams, fake websites, and phishing attacks. Hackers are actively leveraging the chaos and urgency of the holiday shopping season. You need to shift into […]

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 […]

Why you shouldn’t use your admin account every day

You love convenience, right? It’s easy to just log into your computer with the one account that lets you do everything: install new programs, change system settings, update drivers—the works. That one account is your Administrator account (or “Admin” account). While having this power feels great, using your Admin account for daily tasks—like browsing the […]

Your boss just emailed you… or did they? the threat of spear phishing

You get an email that looks completely legitimate. The sender is your boss, a coworker, or maybe even someone from your IT department. The message is well-written and refers to a project you’re working on, asking you to quickly click a link to review a document or log in to a new platform. Your gut […]

Become a URL detective: how to spot a fake website

You get an email that looks official, telling you to log in to your bank account or verify a shipping address. You click the link, and you’re taken to a website that looks exactly like the real one. Everything seems fine, but something feels a little off. This is a classic phishing attack, and the […]

Why you should use two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect your online accounts

Here’s a simple yet powerful tool to boost your online security: two-factor authentication (2FA). If you’re not already using 2FA, it’s time to start. Let’s dive into why 2FA is essential and how it can protect your online accounts. What is Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)? Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your online […]