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Factory reset your phone before getting rid of it

Whether you’re trading it in, donating it or handing it off for any reason, you’ll want to wipe all the data from your phone before doing so. While the process for this varies by phone, you can easily find out how by searching your settings for something that says “Factory reset” or “Return to factory […]

Don’t allow unknown users into your online meeting

If there’s the potential for mischief on the internet, it’s almost certain someone’s going to take advantage of it. Such is the case with online meetings. There have been quite a few cases of bad actors trying to find their way into these meetings to disrupt them, often by displaying inappropriate or obscene content. This […]

Use publicly accessible computers with caution

Cybercriminals may have infected these computers with viruses or install malicious software. An example is keylogger malware which, when installed, captures the keystrokes of the computer’s users and sending this information to criminals via email. Through this malware, criminals can receive your personal information, such as name, credit card numbers, birthdates, and passwords.

Beware of malware disguised as a download button

You’re attempting to download something off the internet, and you notice that there’s more than one “download” button. However, only one of these is legitimate, and the other leads to an ad — or worse: malware. It might take some practice, but it’s important to teach yourself which one is the real one. A general […]

Change your passwords immediately in the case of a data breach

Making a robust password is only part of the password battle. If there’s a publicly disclosed data breach that affects your account, then you’ll want to change your password immediately. You also need to update your online passwords regularly to hedge against the possibility it may be compromised.

Make a bookmark list for websites

All major desktop and mobile browsers let you create bookmarks for individual websites, which can be clicked from a list to visit the site. It might seem like a minor feature, but it’s a good security improvement, since it spares you from needing to manually type in URLs or click on links in emails or […]