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
While two-factor authentication is a vital step for improving account security, you’ve likely noticed that there are a variety of options for this. But which are the best? It depends on the scenario and the balance of security and convenience you’re looking for. Let’s consider some common forms of secondary
We’ve talked before about encryption, which is an essential part of modern digital life to keep your data secured. But there’s another type of communication encryption you’ve probably heard about too: end-to-end encryption. Let’s find out how end-to-end encryption differs from other forms of encrypted conversations, and what it means
In December 2020, it was revealed that multiple high-profile targets, including the US government, had been hacked through software offered by SolarWinds. This was one of the largest hacks perpetrated in recent memory, and was particularly nasty because it affected multiple government agencies. Let’s see what happened in this hack,
Securing your home network is important, especially if you work from home or do sensitive work online. Routers have several default options and parameters that aren’t secure, so changing them is in your best interest. Let’s take a look at several ways to improve your home network’s security using router
As a small business, you might think that you don’t need to worry about computer and network security. After all, why would an attacker go after a small company when they could get a bigger payout from a huge corporation? The reality is that small businesses are not immune from
As you may know, updates are critical for keeping your computer safe. Having the latest patches installed protects you from exploits that target older versions, plus it gives you access to current features. Let’s look at how to stay on top of updates in Windows 10 so you don’t miss
You’ve probably noticed that your browser marks websites as Secure, Not Secure, or even warns you about imminent danger when you visit one. Have you ever wondered how it knows about the safety of websites like this? Let’s look at website security certificates and how your browser determines this information.
Scammers are always coming up with new ways to take money from innocent people. And while the tech support scams that we’ve examined before are still common, you should be aware of a similar scheme that takes a different path. These scams are typically known as refund scams. Let’s take
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
In an effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, Google and Apple have started to implement a contact tracing feature into their mobile operating systems. This means that with the latest updates, nearly all iPhone and Android devices will have this capability. But what is contact tracing, and how does it
The worldwide spread of COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, has put most people in a heightened state of alertness. During this time, it’s more important than ever to be aware of dangerous schemes that want to steal your personal information and money. You should also know how to spot and avoid