It’s unfortunately become fairly common practice for attackers to prey on their victims through the use of cybercrime. One of the most popular forms of attack is phishing. Attackers, posing as legitimate individuals or companies, will attempt to obtain sensitive information like your username, password, credit card information, and more,
You’re likely familiar with ZIP archives, which allow you to compress multiple files into one to save space and make transferring them easier. But as of 2023, .zip is now a valid ending for websites online as well. While a minor change in the grand scheme, this has implications for
Chances are that you’ve gotten a “wrong number” text in the last year or two. While this looks like an innocent mistake, it’s actually the start of a long scam that has resulted in millions of lost dollars from victims. Let’s step through what happens if you respond to a
In an era where remote work is becoming increasingly popular, businesses are exploring various tools and strategies to ensure productivity and security. Employee monitoring software and computer monitoring services have emerged as popular solutions, but should you use employee monitoring or not? There are several benefits to employee monitoring, as
A lot of security concerns revolve around passwords because of their many weaknesses. However, we may be headed towards a future where such attacks are largely a memory. This is thanks to passkeys, a new type of authentication that sidesteps many problems of passwords while also offering incredible convenience. Let’s
Simjacking is a growing threat that results in major problems for its victims. It’s important for you to understand how this attack works and what you can do to protect yourself from this type of account fraud. What Is Simjacking? Simjacking, also called SIM swapping, is a way for attackers
Bluetooth has been around for decades and is a relatively simple technology from a user’s perspective. But even if you use it sometimes, you might not fully understand what Bluetooth does. Let’s take a look at the fundamentals of Bluetooth so you can get a better grasp on this common
You might have come across the term “unlocked” to refer to mobile phones. But what does it mean when a phone is unlocked, and how is having an unlocked phone beneficial? Let’s take a look at what having an unlocked device means, how to check if yours is unlocked, and
On October 20, 2020, the United States Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit claims that Google uses illegal methods to keep a monopoly on its internet search and advertising functions online. This is a developing case, so it’s still progressing. But as worries about Big Tech’s size
While it’s dangerous to actively browse your phone while driving, our smartphones have several functions that are quite useful in the car. In particular, map navigation and music let you find your way around anywhere and listen to your own tunes instead of relying on the radio. Did you know
Slow network speeds are frustrating, especially when you’re working from home. Thankfully, there are some steps you can take to improve slow or unreliable Wi-Fi performance on your computer and other devices. Let’s take a look at how to improve the Wi-Fi experience on your home network. 1. Reboot Your
With much of the world’s workforce suddenly working remotely in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the video chat app Zoom quickly rose to great popularity. Chances are that you’ve used it at least once, but is it safe? Let’s take a look at the privacy and security issues Zoom has
If you’ve found yourself suddenly working from home with no prior experience doing so, you might find it difficult to separate your work and personal lives. How do you keep personal matters from infringing on work, and vice-versa? Let’s take a look at some practical ways to divide your work
When you’re working from home, it can be difficult to manage your time efficiently. Between all the distractions from online and offline sources and the need to take breaks, you can find hours getting away from you if you’re not careful. If you struggle with time management, a specialized technique
As you probably know, there are a variety of solutions for remotely connecting to and accessing other computers from your own. These come in handy when you need to access resources on another network (such as your workplace) or control another computer without being physically present. Below, we offer a
Since water causes serious damage to electronics, manufacturers have started coming up with ways to protect our mobile devices from getting wet. However, the terminology in this area is often confusing. We’ll explain the difference between waterproof and water-resistant, how to interpret the values thrown around in these discussions, and
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