Imagine not being able to check your email, access important documents, or communicate with friends and family. This could happen if you lose access to your email account. To prevent this scenario, setting up a recovery email address or phone number is essential. Why a recovery email or phone number matters Your email account serves […]

Internet of Things (IoT) devices require meticulous hardening to mitigate potential security risks. Begin by changing default passwords to strong, unique ones — reducing susceptibility to brute-force attacks. Regularly update device firmware to patch vulnerabilities and address security weaknesses. Additionally, consider segmenting IoT devices onto a separate network, isolating them from your primary network. This […]

Such policies and/or guidelines may include the following: You may also like to consider implementing an incident response plan, outlining what to do in the case of a security breach or device theft — working to reduce risk by ensuring that everyone is on the same page.

Data breaches and account breaches happen all the time, so it’s important to know what to do if one of your accounts is affected. Here are some tips: By following these tips, you can help protect your accounts and your personal information from being compromised in a data breach.

Many Wi-Fi routers give the Wi-Fi’s owner the option to create a guest network for people who visit. These allow guests to access and use the internet, but they can’t access other connected resources like shared folders or connected devices such as printers. To set one up, access your router’s management software (usually accessible through […]

In Windows, enter the Control Panel, and click “Network and Internet.” Then, go to the “Network and Sharing Center”, and select the network name next to “Connections.”  Choose “Wireless Properties” from “Wi-Fi Status,” and click on the “Security” tab, then hit “Show Characters.” This will promptly reveal your Wi-Fi password, which is hidden under Network […]