Some newer versions of Windows PCs allow you to use them similar to the way you would a mobile phone. Included in this is touchscreen functionality where you can use your finger or a stylus to access files, design graphics and more. However, to use this nifty feature, you must enable the handwriting recognition feature, […]
When you receive emails from friends or work colleagues on your phone, how much attention do you give to their email addresses? If you’re like some, probably none whatsoever. After all, with mobile email, it doesn’t show the person’s email address just their name. And this is what hackers want to bank on. Now, they […]
There’s no doubt scammers are becoming inventive in their quest for personal information. One of the more uncommon ways they can gain access to your data is through SIM card attacks. What Are SIM Card Attacks? Thieves gain access to your information through SIM card swaps. How do they do it? By contacting your cell […]
Say you’re on Amazon looking for a toy for your dog. You decline to buy at the time, closing out your web browser. Then something sort of creepy happens: you start to see ads for that very same pet toy on other websites. You might even receive emails promoting it. This is targeted ads and […]
Fortnite has become one of the most popular games in the world. And with that attention, many hackers are hoping to cash in. Wired recently found there are websites advertising Fortnite, however; when you go to download it, you’ll receive malware instead. A Golden Opportunity When Epic Games made Fortnite available on the Android platform, […]
You’re checking your email like you normally do when you receive a strange message from your friend or loved one. The message usually implies that you’ve been hacked. Naturally, your first thought might be to panic. After all, if your friend is sending you this warning, this might be legit. However, this is more likely […]
A large part of protecting data is minimizing who has access to it. You might already know that when we visit websites it contains tracking software, which uses scripts to embed computer code onto your browser. In turn, it’s like your digital shadow, following you around the internet. The same applies to public school websites, […]
Despite the love/hate relationship many people have with it, Facebook offers some benefits that people find appealing. Even after discovering the social media giant was harvesting personal data and selling it (not cool) it’s still a platform people use to connect with others. So, if you plan to continue using it, here are some Facebook […]
Email is a convenient portal to communicate with colleagues, friends, and loves ones. Yet, it can also be an unprotected one. If you don’t have email encryption, it’s akin to sending a letter through the mail without an envelope, meaning anyone can read its contents. In most instances, this might seem harmless. After all, if […]
