They’re often spoken about in the same breath, but they’re not necessarily the same thing. Multi-factor authentication relies on at least two ways to confirm who you are e.g. a QR code sent by SMS after you’ve entered your username and password. Multi-factor can be more complex and includes anything from SMS, and security questions […]

Kids are especially vulnerable to the threats that social networking sites present. Although many of these sites have age restrictions, children may misrepresent their ages so that they can join. By teaching children about Internet safety, being aware of their online habits, and guiding them to appropriate sites, parents can make sure that the children […]

Malicious links can catch you unaware, but Twitter can root them out. Its “t.co” service shortens URLs and cross-references the original, longer URL to make sure it’s from a legitimate source. If you copy and paste any URL onto t.co, you might receive a warning that “this link may be unsafe.” Twitter has a huge […]

Do not react to the bully. If your child is targeted by a cyberbully, keep a cool head. Remind your child that most people understand bullying is wrong. Let your child know they should not respond in kind. In its place, urge them to work with you to save the evidence and talk to you […]

To be most effective, antivirus software needs to be in installed on all of your devices. Most people have long since moved beyond the days of having a single desktop PC, and have expanded to laptops, tablets, and 2-in-1s in addition to their phones. Think about investing in AV software that can be installed on […]

Scammers can be sloppy. Bad phishing attempts might say something like, “Dear long-term customer, we’d like to invite you to …” or another wide swing at getting you to click a harmful link. So expect the full customer care treatment. Any business that’s legitimately sending you an offer or useful information will use your first […]