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Limit who can see your Strava journeys: protect your privacy while you train

If you use Strava to track your runs, rides, or workouts, you’re not alone — the fitness‑social hybrid app has more than 150 million users across 185 countries, making it one of the most popular activity‑tracking platforms in the world. But with its social features and public activity sharing, Strava can also reveal far more […]

Why you should only connect with people you trust on social media

Social media makes it easy to stay connected with friends, family, and coworkers. But it also opens the door to strangers, scammers, and cybercriminals who want access to your personal information. Even platforms that seem secure can expose more about you than you realize—and that’s why it’s so important to connect only with people you […]

How to add extra protection when resetting your X (Twitter) password

Your X, formerly known as Twitter, account holds more than tweets—it’s tied to your personal information and online identity. If your email or phone number gets compromised, hackers might try to reset your password and take control of your account. The good news? X (Twitter) offers a simple feature to make this much harder for […]

Forgot to log out of Facebook? Here’s how to fix it remotely

We’ve all been there—you log into Facebook on a public or shared computer, then rush out without logging out. It happens. But leaving your account open on someone else’s device is a big security risk. The good news? You can log out remotely in just a few steps. Why It Matters When you stay logged […]

Don’t over-share: limiting personal info on your public Linkedin profile

LinkedIn is your professional showcase—it’s where you highlight your achievements, network with colleagues, and attract potential employers. The goal is visibility, but visibility comes with security risks. If your profile is too open, you could be giving away sensitive personal data that scammers, identity thieves, or stalkers can exploit. While you want recruiters to find […]

The Internet is forever: review with care before you click ‘post’

Social media is fast, fun, and designed for instant sharing. That photo, that hot take, that amazing announcement—we feel the urge to push it live immediately. But that rush to click “Post” is one of the biggest risks you take in your digital life. Before you share anything on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or any other […]