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Your Outlook.com shield: spotting trusted emails with a green icon

If you’re an Outlook.com user for your personal email, you’re in good company. Millions of us rely on it for everything from catching up with friends to managing our online purchases. But let’s be real: our inboxes are also prime hunting grounds for sneaky cybercriminals trying to trick us with phishing emails. These fakes can […]

The ransomware trap: how phishing emails try to lock up your data

Hey everyone! Imagine this nightmare scenario: you try to open a file on your computer, and suddenly you can’t access anything. All your photos, documents, spreadsheets – everything is locked. Then, a message pops up demanding money to get your files back. That, my friends, is ransomware, and it’s one of the scariest cyber threats […]

AI Emails Are Getting Scary Good: Here’s How to Spot the Fakes!

Hey everyone! You’ve probably heard a lot about Artificial Intelligence (AI) lately, and how it can do amazing things like write stories or even create realistic images. Well, here’s a less amazing, and frankly, a bit scary development: AI is now cranking out incredibly convincing fake emails! This means cybercriminals have a powerful new tool […]

Your digital instincts: when in doubt, delete it!

Our online lives are full of links. We click them in emails, tap them in texts, scroll past them in social media feeds, and see them in online ads. They’re how we navigate the internet, get information, and connect with the world. But here’s the crucial warning: these very links are also cybercriminals’ favorite tools […]

How a dedicated email time and no notifications enhances cybersecurity

How often do you find yourself juggling a million things at once? Answering a work call, typing up a report, and trying to quickly glance at an incoming email notification? In our super busy lives, multitasking has become the norm. But here’s a secret: when it comes to email, especially with sneaky phishing attacks on […]

Lock down your inbox: your guide to fortress-level email security

Your email account is like the digital key to so much of your online life. Think about it: it’s how you sign up for services, receive important updates, and communicate with friends and family. That’s exactly why cybercriminals love to target email accounts. Getting into your email can give them access to a treasure trove […]