If you use an online dating service, whether it be an app or a website, be wary of how much information you share publicly. Avoid including any personal information that can identify your residential address or place of employment. Likewise, be mindful of which details you include in your profile. Some details may help bad […]

When viewing your online bank balance or making a purchase, it’s best to avoid networks you don’t normally use, especially public Wi-Fi hotspots that might reveal your activity to unwanted cybercriminals. Handle important transactions on your password-protected home network or with the help of a virtual private network (VPN) service.

With so many devices at your disposal, some might go unused for weeks, if not months, at a time. Unused IoT devices, sensors and modulators still pose a threat to your cybersecurity. As long as they remain connected to your network, hackers may still be able to use them in accessing your information. Keep an […]

Review the website privacy policy before submitting your name, email address, or other personal information on a website. This policy should state how the information will be used and whether or not the information will be distributed to other organizations. Businesses sometimes share information with partner vendors who offer related products or may offer options […]

Email is founded on an old set of communication protocols with limited privacy safeguards. Don’t send your most sensitive personal information (like your Social Security number) over email if possible. Use encrypted chat or a voice call instead.

You may sometimes be asked to provide password hints on some of your accounts. These are small clues meant to jog your memory in case you forget your password. Generally, hints aren’t very safe to begin with and may be easily guessed, especially if you use personal information. Bad actors could connect the dots between […]