We’ve all done it. You sign up for a forum, a new shopping site, a niche social media platform, or a free trial. You use it once or twice, and then you forget it even exists. Your digital life is littered with these zombie accounts—logins you haven’t touched in six months, a year, or even […]

In today’s flexible work environment, using your own smartphone or tablet for work tasks—checking email, accessing documents, joining meetings—is incredibly common. This practice is known as Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). It’s convenient for you, but it’s a big headache for corporate security. Why? Because your personal phone is now holding sensitive company secrets. And […]

Let’s be honest: when you first got your computer, you probably didn’t spend much time thinking about the tiny camera embedded in the top of the screen. But today, the risk of “camfecting”—a hacker secretly taking control of your webcam—is very real. You might think, “I don’t do anything embarrassing in front of my computer!” […]

It’s the worst phone call you can get: your bank telling you about fraudulent activity, or a creditor informing you about an account you never opened. You’ve been hit by identity theft. It’s an instant rush of panic, anger, and worry about the mountains of paperwork ahead. First, take a deep breath. You are not […]

We all shop online. It’s convenient, fast, and often cheaper than hitting the mall. But every time you type your credit card number into a new checkout form, you introduce a sliver of risk. That number is now stored on another server, potentially exposed if that company is ever hacked. So, how do you keep […]

The holidays roll around, your birthday hits, or maybe you just need a new gadget—online shopping is a major part of life! And with all that shopping comes a flood of emails: sale alerts, coupon codes, and special offers from your favorite stores. Here’s a simple, active rule that can save you from a nasty […]