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 […]

In the world of cybersecurity, no one is an island. Companies, government agencies, and even individuals face thousands of attacks every single day. If you find yourself in the middle of a cyber incident—whether it’s a confirmed hack or just some really strange activity—your first move (after securing your systems, of course!) should be to […]

Your Android phone is a customization powerhouse. You can change your wallpaper, your icons, and even the keyboard you type on. Third-party keyboards offer everything from fun themes and custom fonts to highly advanced swipe and text prediction features. But here’s a crucial security question you need to ask yourself about that cool, custom keyboard […]

We’ve all done it. You get up for a quick coffee refill, step away to answer the door, or run to a meeting, leaving your computer wide open on the desk. You plan to be gone for “just a minute,” but those minutes often turn into five, ten, or more. While you’re away, your device […]

Every time you pull out your physical credit card and type the numbers into a website, you are engaging in a risky activity. Think about it: you are handing over the keys to your financial life—your 16-digit card number, expiration date, and that critical three-digit code—to yet another online retailer. But what if you never […]