Phishing is a type of social engineering tactic intended to steal personal information from unsuspecting people. It generally occurs in the form of emails or websites appearing to come from reputable companies or organizations, such as credit card companies or charities. The messages often indicate that there is a problem and will request for individuals […]

It’s cool to add a geotag to make the post more interesting but it can lead to potential danger. People who check out your updates could assume – correctly – that your house is empty and try to break in. Plus, your location could end up getting you bombarded with ads. Ultimately, it’s better to […]

Between 2013 and 2016, Yahoo was targeted by Russian cybercriminals to obtain private user information. This included names, email addresses, phone numbers, passwords and answers to security questions. Three billionusers were affected, making it the worst data breach in history. Data breaches are common, and nearly everyone has been affected by at least one (and […]

Whenever someone asks for your email address – whether it’s online, in-person, or even on printed materials – think carefully before revealing it. Email addresses posted online can be seen by anyone, and if a company you’ve given it to saves it in its database, that can potentially be sold or shared, leading to the […]

Many scammers claim to be from the IRS or another government body in an effort to steal your personal information. While many are done online, such as through text, email or social media, some come through regular mail or even visits to your front door. Thankfully, the IRS keeps a running list of known tax […]

Pop-up blockers are generally safe to use and can prevent you from seeing advertisements — but they can also prevent some pages from loading properly, especially if the site is trying to load a pop-up that you actually want to see. This is often the case if you click a link and nothing happens, though […]