Social media sites like TikTok and Facebook have a seemingly never-ending selection of settings you can tweak for security and privacy. Please don’t leave the defaults on – take a little time and review the options, find options that limit who can see your data and reduce your overall exposure. A good example is TikTok’s […]

Network segmentation is when you divide your computer network using a bridge, switch or router. In essence, you split your network to control the flow of traffic in each separate part. When it comes to security, segmentation prevents a hacker from moving laterally across your network. Put simply, it limits how far their attack can […]

If your information is compromised, a hacker may be making charges on your credit card. If you’re unaware of those charges, your credit score could take a sizable hit. Keeping a watchful eye on your credit report is a good idea. Hackers often target financial information when ecommerce reaches peak volume. Monitoring your report will […]

A dark pattern refers to deliberate design choices, typically in apps and websites, that try to steer your behavior in a certain direction. A common instance is having to click a bunch of buttons to try to close an account, only to find you actually have to call someone. Needing to deselect a huge list […]

You can never really be sure you’re clicking on a malicious link until you do. Bad actors often attempt to fool their victims with seemingly real links to web pages that emulate legitimate sites. Below the surface, however, those pages are riddled with malware and other threats. To avoid these scams, you should always hover […]

In addition to password management tools, USB security keys are also effective at protecting your passwords. Google’s Titan Security Key, for example, creates a multi-factor authentication login for every site you visit. These can prevent phishing scams and other security risks by squeezing in another layer of safety between you and malicious actors.