This might seem like unexpected advice but think about it: If someone finds key details about you online, that information may help answer the security questions for accessing an important account. Consider not being completely truthful on purpose to deceive would-be attackers. Another option is to select opinion-based questions like “What is your favorite color?”

If your company’s sensitive information is compromised, it could wind up somewhere on the dark web. This part of the internet is made up of websites that aren’t indexed by search engines, but are frequented by malicious parties. By continuously running scans, you can monitor the dark web to see if your data has appeared […]

For every account, there is a password. The trouble is, you probably have a lot of accounts. In an increasingly digital world, people are signing up and assigning passwords like never before. But if someone gets hold of one of your passwords, your personal information, finances or data could be at risk. In fact, according […]

It’s better not to contribute via a third-party website if you can give directly through a charity’s own site. If the charity that you want to support does not offer online giving, you may be able to give through JustGive or Network for Good. Be aware that these third-party websites may charge you a transaction […]

In updates to its Pixel line of smartphones, Google is upgrading the device’s security features. With a new dashboard, users can see if their device is up to date with the latest security updates, or if there’s an app on their phone that could be harmful. Users will also be able to tell if their […]

It’s easy for text messages, like emails, to pile up. Long after you’ve read them, texts can still lay dormant on your phone. If you have old text threads, it’s a good idea to delete them as soon as possible. They may contain private information that could compromise your safety if they fell into the […]