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What is KRACK and What Does It Mean for You?
Key Re-installation Attack is a security flaw in the Wi-Fi protected Access 2 (WPA2) protocol that gives an advantage to a hacker to break the encryption between router and a device. This mostly occurs during a four-way handshake process when users are trying to...
Equifax or How Not to Learn From Your Mistakes
If you’re a US citizen, chances are you’ve heard the name Equifax in the news dozens of times over the past month or so. The company is responsible for possibly the most devastating hack of all time, resulting in millions of people’s personal information (including...
Know the Risk: ATM Skimming
ATM skimmers have grown more popular in the United States over the past couple of years. Criminals have become savvier than ever, which means they can steal your credit and debit card information right from your local ATM machine. Skimmers are new devices that make it...
Do You Need an RFID-Blocking Wallet?
Wallets used to be primarily fashion objects- you’d choose it for its color, embellishment, or design. Maybe you’d go with a leather one over pleather because it would hold up better or you’d choose one with more pockets for storing all your cards and money, but...
The Dangers of the Internet of Things
It is no secret that our world is dominated by smart technology -- from our cell phones and our televisions to even our toasters and frying pans. At first, these devices were programmed to just recognize and predict our needs based on previous habits. Now, as...
The Best Antivirus Software
If you’re a PC-user, then you’re probably aware of the risk of your operating system contracting a malware virus but maybe you don’t want to put out the extra money. If you’re a Mac user, you may think you don’t need virus protection at all. Contrary to popular...
Don't Be Gullible To Spam Emails!
If you have an email address, chances are you have received spam or have a spam folder full of useless emails. Regular email users can look at spam emails and be able to point them out quite obviously. Yet, many email marketers have crafted ways to get trick enough to...
Proceed With Caution: Chip Cards May Not be as Safe as you Think
If you’re an American that’s still swiping your credit card when you go to make purchases because you don’t have the chip yet, you’re actually in the minority. According to a recent poll, 70 percent of U.S. credit card holders now carry EMV chip cards. If you have one...
Social Media Opening the Door for Cyberattacks
It’s no big secret that social media accounts are often compromised. How many times have you been on Facebook and come across a spammy link on your friend’s wall that you suspect wasn’t posted by them? Or received a friend request from a person you don’t know and with...
The Best Encryption Password Services
You don’t need me to tell you that you should have a secure password- something you’ll remember, but unique enough to prevent hackers from cracking it. You should vary your password for each website so that if one of your accounts is compromised, they won’t all be in...
Are We Sacrificing Security for Convenience?
How safe are mobile payment apps like Venmo? How many times have you gone out for dinner and drinks with friends, and when it comes time to pay the bill, you either end up paying more than you should have when someone suggests you split the bill evenly or you opt not...
How to Protect Yourself from Online Fraud This Holiday Season
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably already gotten a lot of your holiday shopping done, but inevitably you’ll find yourself scrambling to make those last-minute purchases for that Secret Santa gift exchange that popped up at work or the toy drive being held at...