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Ticket scams: don’t get played

Hot concert tickets? Sold out sporting events? We know you want to be there. But beware of those too-good-to-be-true ticket deals online. Scammers love to prey on eager fans. They create fake websites or post on social media pretending to sell tickets at a fraction of the price. Once you pay, you never receive the […]

Social media – a goldmine for cybercriminals

Love sharing your life on social media? So do cybercriminals! They’re like digital detectives, piecing together your life story from your posts. Think about it: every photo, post, and comment is a tiny clue. By scrolling through your profile, a clever crook can learn your likes, dislikes, where you live, where you work, and even […]

Be picky about who you connect with online

Social media is all about connecting with people but hold on a sec. While building a big follower list might seem cool, it’s important to be choosy about who you let into your online world. Not everyone with a funny meme or a seemingly perfect profile pic is who they say they are. So, how […]

Oversharing – think before you post on social media

We all love sharing our lives on social media – that vacation pic, that hilarious cat video, that delicious dinner you cooked. But hold on a sec! Everything you post online, well, it kinda stays online forever. And while sharing is fun, it’s important to be mindful of what you put out there. Here’s the […]

Why updating your chat apps matters

Don’t be fooled by a false sense of security. Sure, swapping texts for internet-based chat apps like WhatsApp might feel like you’ve upgraded your safety, but vulnerabilities lurk even in the most encrypted fortresses. Remember that recent WhatsApp snafu where malware slipped through the cracks? It’s a stark reminder that “bulletproof” isn’t always what it’s […]

Facebook phantom logins: ghost busting for your account

Ever feel like an unseen presence is lurking on your Facebook, like a digital presence scrolling through your memories? Well, it might not be ghosts, but lingering logins. Remember that work computer you used last week? Or the friend’s phone you borrowed for Instagram? Those forgotten logins can be open doors for unwanted visitors to […]