Personal Tips
In-depth tips and advice for staying safe online
How Can I Instill Good Internet Security Habits in My Kids?
Now that many schools are operating virtually, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your kids’ understanding and awareness of digital privacy, and brush up on your own knowledge.
College Contact Tracing Apps Are Leaking Student Data
In an effort to keep students and the greater public safe during the pandemic, some colleges forget to factor in students’ privacy.
What Is Credential Stuffing?
How do hackers get their hands on passwords in the first place and how are they then used in credential stuffing attacks? We explain.
How To Wipe Your Work Computer
Here’s how to ensure your device is clear of personal data before giving it back to your company. Try as I might to keep my personal and work life separate, the two overlap, specifically when it comes to my work computer. Throughout the day, not only do I have the impulse to browse non-work-related sites […]
Is TikTok Safe for Kids?
Home to many a dance challenge, TikTok is social currency for Gen-Z. Here’s everything parents should know about the wildly trendy app that most of us are too old for.
Which Apps Actually Need Location Permissions?
In the great pantheon of things our phones know about us, our location data is arguably the most sensitive (ill-advised bathroom selfies notwithstanding). The idea that some faceless company might be tracking our every move is objectively scary. While some apps require access to your location to perform their base functions, others seemingly ask for […]
Browser Window Mayhem: How I Tackled My Tab Problem Once and for All
There are an infinite number of ways to organize your bookmarks, of course, but this should get you off to a very tidy start.
Not Just For Secret Agents and Celebrities: Phone Encryption Explained
The easiest way to think of encryption is that it takes the information on your phone and it translates it into a secret code.
What Is the Dark Web?
While the dark web is not all bad, its anonymous nature makes it a great place to buy and sell personal info stolen from data breaches and hacks.
Always Change Your Passwords After a Breach
Even though 91% of people understand it’s a bad idea, 59% still reuse their passwords. This means your compromised passwords are likely being used elsewhere.
5 Quick Tricks to Improve Your Online Security in 5 Minutes
Cybersecurity is an issue that impacts every business and individual, and depends on strong technology systems combined with intelligent habits. But where to begin? It can feel pretty overwhelming. Here’s a list of 5 quick things you can do in 5 minutes or less to instantly improve your online security. 1. Update your web browser […]
