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Stop the “shoulder surfers”: why you need a privacy screen for your laptop

The travel rush is back in full swing, and for many of us, that means catching up on work at the airport terminal or answering emails from the middle seat of an airplane. While you’re focused on meeting your deadline or finishing that spreadsheet, have you stopped to think about who else is reading your […]

5 holiday cybersecurity tips to keep your financial information safe while traveling and shopping

The holidays are here! You’re planning your trip, you’re hitting the online sales, and your credit card is getting a serious workout. But as you juggle boarding passes and shopping lists, cybercriminals are busy, too. The holiday season is a peak time for fraud, phishing, and physical theft because criminals know we are distracted, rushed, […]

The crucial “S”: why you must check for HTTPS on public Wi-Fi

You’ve found the perfect spot at the local cafe, logged onto the free Wi-Fi, and you’re ready to get some work done—maybe check your bank balance or buy that one thing online. Stop right there! Before you enter any sensitive information, you need to check one little thing in your browser’s address bar: Is it […]

Why you need a portable phone charger now

That moment of panic when your phone battery hits 5% is a terrible feeling. You look up, see a public charging station—at the airport, the mall, or a coffee shop—and relief floods in. You rush over, plug in, and think you’re safe. Wrong. You just exposed yourself to a security risk called “juice jacking.” This […]

Don’t be the easiest target: why you must disable automatic bluetooth connectivity

Your smartphone is constantly looking for connections. When you walk into a coffee shop, it searches for Wi-Fi. When you get into your car, it looks for your stereo system. This constant scanning for nearby connections, particularly Bluetooth, is incredibly convenient, but it also creates a subtle, silent security risk. Every time your phone is […]

Don’t travel without a safety net: backup your data before you hit the road

You’ve checked your passport, confirmed your hotel, and packed the perfect wardrobe. You’re ready for adventure! But wait—before you lock the front door and head to the airport, there is one crucial security step you absolutely must take: Back up all your important digital information. We know, backing up sounds like tedious homework, but trust […]