Hackers have figured out how to take over cell phones–and it’s not difficult to do. Learn how to protect yourself from the growing threat of phone hijacking. What is phone hijacking? Phone hijacking is simply when criminals take over “possession” of your phone, or more appropriately, everything on your phone. This includes emails, password reset confirmation codes, photos, payment apps, banking information and so forth. Consider for a second everything that you have on your phone and everything you do with your phone. And now consider that someone else suddenly […]
Protect Your Privacy During the Holidays
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Holidays are a time for celebration, generosity, and spending time with loved ones. Unfortunately, while you enjoy the season, cyber-criminals will be hard at work. They know you’re buying gifts online, and they’re ready to take advantage. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Here are our best security tips that can help keep you, and your personal data, safe no matter what the occasion. Traveling for the holidays? Protect your privacy while on vacation with these 5 tips. Don’t get scammed. Cyber-criminals can trick you into thinking they’re someone you can […]
How to Protect Your Personal Data on Facebook and Beyond
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Protecting your privacy and personal data is more important now than it’s ever been. You’ve probably heard about Facebook data breaches that affect millions. For every high-profile hack, there are likely dozens of smaller cyber attacks that affect fewer people–but that are just as devastating for the people involved. These threats can include everything from malware and computer viruses to identity theft. And the threats aren’t limited to Facebook. The good news is that you don’t have to become a victim. Use these tips to better protect your data, your […]
Five Tips for Protecting Your Privacy While on Vacation
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You’re going on vacation, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be obsessively checking your email and surfing the web. Which means that somewhere buried in your luggage is your laptop. Heck, it will probably be the first thing you unpack. But, have you thought about protecting your privacy while you’re there out soaking up the sun? Maybe not. Your privacy is always under attack, but even more so when you travel. There’s two things you’ll want to do to protect your privacy while on vacation. First, you want to keep […]
5 Easy Ways to Secure Your Smartphone
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Hey, nice phone! It’d be a shame if something happened to it. You probably already got a nice case for it–no one wants a cracked screen, right? But you can do more to protect your phone. Here are 5 easy ways to defend your favorite piece of tech (and yourself). Plus, learn to identify the signs that your phone has been compromised. Don’t Use Facial Recognition We’ve all seen the latest phone unlocking methods that require a look or a tap of a finger. They’re quick, convenient, and unfortunately, can […]
How to Protect Your Privacy Online
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Chances are you have heard about identity theft, online spying, exploited personal information, stolen credit card details in the recent past. You may be wondering who’s watching what you do, where you go online, and what websites you visit? Now that almost everyone uses the internet across all age groups, the privacy of each and every one of us is at risk. Advertisers, service providers, and governments all around the world are seemingly more interested in tracking all our online activity. Not to worry. Here are some quick tips to […]
What is Error Code 80072EFD? A firewall issue
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Are you receiving code 80072EFD when trying to perform a Windows update? You’re not alone. Here is how to fix it.
Create new passwords today to protect yourself from Heartbleed
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Heartbleed has made big headlines this week. Learn what it means for you and how to protect yourself.
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