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Fake retail sites are everywhere: How to spot counterfeit Black Friday deals

The holiday shopping season—Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week, and the weeks leading up to the New Year—is a thrilling time for finding deals. But as you excitedly click through sale emails and search for that perfect gift, remember that you’re wading into the busiest season for cybercriminals, too. These bad actors are masters of […]

Stop broadcasting your address: why you need to disable geotagging now

Every time you snap a picture with your smartphone, your device does more than just capture a beautiful image. It often bundles that photo with a silent, hidden file attached to it: metadata. And within that metadata, your phone loves to include a geotag—the precise GPS coordinates of where you stood when you pressed the […]

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 […]

The hidden thief: what spyware and adware may be stealing from you

Imagine a tiny, invisible camera silently following you around all day, recording everything you look at, everything you type, and everyone you talk to. That’s essentially what Spyware and its cousin, Adware, do to your digital life. These malicious programs are sneaky, quiet, and incredibly dangerous. They operate in the background of your computer or […]

Why you should change your Alexa wake word today

That little smart speaker in your kitchen or living room—your Amazon Echo, Google Nest, or Apple HomePod—is incredibly convenient. Need to know the weather? “Alexa, what’s the forecast?” Want to play music? “Hey Google, play some jazz.” But have you ever stopped to think about how these devices are always listening, waiting for their name […]