If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed to take a…
As the holiday festivities draw closer, we start to make plans to see the family. Whether you’re a host or a guest, millions will soon gather to catch up, tell stories, watch football, and break bread. Some of us can’t wait, while others are d…
I will never forget the first time I caught a digital bug. I was sitting at my desk at my company’s open-concept office in Chicago when I got an email from HR. It read: Company Policy Reminder: Please Review Following an incide…
So exactly what is doxxing? The term can sometimes get misused, so it’s important to know what doxxing is–and what doxxing isn’t.
Ah, the world of online dating! Where else can you find a potential soulmate while lounging in your pajamas? But the realm of online dating, once a straightforward space, has become a complex web of deception: We’ve uncovered a tool that’s bee…
Ah, the world of online dating! Where else can you find a potential soulmate while lounging in your pajamas? But the realm of online dating, once a straightforward space, has become a complex web of deception: We’ve uncovered a tool that’s bee…
We like a good hacker story—and like the screens we watch them on, these stories come in wide array of shapes and sizes.
In a vast world of online threats, certain terms can stand out for their mysterious nature and vague implications. They sound technical, jargony, and are often dismissed as too hard for us to get into. Today we’re offering a guide, a sort of c…
The school bell rings, kids of all ages take their seats, and there’s an atmosphere of anticipation. Students open their textbooks and laptops, ready to explore language, history, science, and math, and further expand their horizons. Yet, unbe…
It’s not fun to think about: But if you should unexpectedly die, could your spouse, partner, children or other loved ones access your bank accounts, online credit card portals, retirement accounts, and social media accounts?