When you set up a new phone or download an app, it’s easy to get in the habit of approving every prompt that flashes across the screen. These prompts are often asking you for permission to access personal information, such as your location. It’s a good idea to go back into your settings and purge […]

The release of iOS 15.4 introduced a suite of new features for iPhone users. One new ability – the ability to customize which apps you can access from the lock screen – could pose a risk to your cybersecurity. When trying this new addition, be careful which apps you enable. Messages and the Wallet app, […]

Wearable technologies – like watches or wristbands – can be great assets for fitness, productivity and health monitoring. But they also pose a considerable risk to both data privacy and personal safety. Many wearables track the location of the user, among other types of data. This information could be very dangerous if exposed to malicious […]

It’s best to limit the devices you take with you on trips to a minimum. Whether it be a smartphone, tablet or computer, any one of these devices could expose your personal information if it’s misplaced or falls into the wrong hands. If you can’t bring it with you, tablets and computers are best left […]

Android is the most popular consumer computer operating system (OS) in the world. Although it has a reputation for being less safe than its main competitor, Apple’s iOS, there are steps most people can take to sharply reduce the risk to their devices and data. Let’s look at ten things you can do as an […]

Most smartphones have features that save on cellular data usage. For example, phones can automatically detect previously used Wi-Fi networks and connect to them when within range. Although you may save on data, you also risk compromising your device’s security. Public networks are less secure, therefore they are more susceptible to attacks. Prevent this issue […]