If you’re flying somewhere, you might feel compelled to post a photo or video of your boarding passes to a social network like Instagram. It’s a risky move, though, as strangers can use the information contained in its various codes to change your contact information with the airline or even alter your reservation. Handle your […]

If you ever want or need to change your phone number, be sure to check on your two-factor authentication (2FA) setups first. Many 2FA services use your phone number, meaning you might no longer get the needed texts or calls to access your accounts after changing. Use alternatives like authenticator apps or trusted devices instead […]

Automated service agents, AKA chatbots, have become increasingly important parts of customer engagement. They can be helpful, but sometimes awkward and even risky to interact with. If you get an unsolicited call asking “can you hear me?,” a voicemail saying your “warranty” (or something else you don’t even have) has expired or a chat asking […]

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a method of confirming a user’s claimed identity in which a computer user is granted access only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence (or factors) to an authentication mechanism: knowledge (something the user and only the user knows), possession (something the user and only the user has), and […]

Just as it’s impossible to unring a bell, it’s difficult to control sensitive information divulged in emails, as it might be intercepted or surfaced in searches even long after the fact. Don’t share personally identifiable information over email if at all possible. In particular, do not hand it over in response to unsolicited requests from […]

Backing up your data is essential. However, it’s easy to neglect since it can seem complicated. The good news is that you can make backups very straightforward with a solution such as Total Defense Ultimate Internet Security, which can automatically back up important files and allows for one-click restorations.