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Create A Strong Password You'll Never Forget
Hackers are successfully breaking into social media and company accounts to steal information without breaking a sweat. To combat the alarming issue, go beyond to keep sensitive information away from hackers with a stronger password.
Ways To Get Teens Involved In Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a burgeoning industry because just like there are bad guys, there have to be good guys. It is a field growing as technology gets more complicated than ever and don’t forget the compensation that comes with being in the field as well. With more...
Is Your Smartphone Hacked?
The majority of computer owners know the need to protect their investment against malware and spyware. Unfortunately, more and more smartphone owners are beginning to discover that their mobile devices are also vulnerable to attack. Along with the potential to become...
What Does The GDPR Mean For You?
There has been a ton of talk in the news lately about personal data and how companies are using it. With the rise of social media, personal data has never been more accessible and has never been easier to disseminate to third parties so they can better market products...
Is Ordering Online Safer Than Visiting A Store?
While many people are still suspicious of online shopping, it seems it's actually safer than shopping in traditional brick and mortar stores. The major concern for millions of consumers is that their credit card information will be hacked, but reports indicate the...
Is Buying Cryptocurrency Safe?
With the recent upheaval in the price of Bitcoin and the subsequent scramble for position in what many believe is an emerging market for cryptocurrency as an investment rather than a medium of exchange, it was probably inevitable that things wouldn't work out exactly...
Should You Delete Facebook?
News recently broke with reports claiming that Facebook data profiles were circulating through a personality app to a political analytics company called Cambridge Analytica. Although no one is sure how much, Cambridge Analytica helped Steve Bannon elect Donald Trump....
How to Catch a Cyber Crook
Cybersecurity is at the forefront of everyday news. Cyber criminals steal money, identities and even post false claims to alter public opinion. The Internet has become an open playground for unscrupulous individuals to rob and pilfer, many never getting caught....
Determining A File's Safety
Newer users to the Internet, both young and old, often fall prey to scams that infect their computer with a virus. This can be caused by inserting a physical object (such as a disk or a USB) into the computer, but more often it is caused by downloading a malicious...
Targeted Ads to Identity Theft Target
Have you ever received a popup on your phone from an app, asking you to grant permission to your data? Chances are, if you want to use the app, you will say yes. However, apps and sites have increasingly collected and sold our data to advertisers for profit, and I’m...
Top Cyber Security Tips For The Tech-Illiterate
Cyber security is a growing field, but every day hackers exploit many individuals who do not have the experience to keep themselves safe. While I encourage everyone to learn about cyber security, I know that in-depth security is beyond many people. For those who do...
Using Hacking to Learn Cyber Security
Many people want to know how to get into cyber security, but how many thought to start with hacking? Hacking is brought up regularly now, due to tons of security breaches at large companies. There’s also a very popular show about vigilante hackers: Mr. Robot. In this...