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Captive Portal Attacks Explained: What to Watch for at Airports and Hotels Wi-Fi
You know that moment when you connect to “Free Airport Wi‑Fi” and a page pops up asking you to accept terms? That page is a captive portal, and most of the time it’s harmless. Still, it’s also a perfect place for scammers to set a trap. Captive portal attacks are...
Unmasking the Threat: The Rise of Malware in Android Apps
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, Android users face a new challenge: a surge in malicious applications. Recent findings by McAfee...
Raising Cyber-Smart Kids
We all know that raising kids is a skill, but how much more complicated is it now with kids using technology so soon? Young children play on cell...
What is a VPN
What Is a VPN? A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is software that allows users to create a secure connection over a less-secure network between their computer and the Internet. VPNs are used all over the world and have been popular with those looking to circumvent...
Why would you use a VPN?
There are many reasons why you might want to use a VPN. However, the most important reason is privacy. Privacy isn't always about keeping information from those who shouldn't have it; it's also about keeping that information away from prying eyes even if they're...
Oculus Quest Parental Controls
Parental controls for the Oculus Quest? They don’t exist, but we have a few steps to make sure your family is protected while using this VR device. If you just purchased your family an Oculus Quest One or Two, you could have just handed them a web browser and...
Free VPN and What it is
Free VPN services are good in some areas, but for the most part they are not very reliable. They come with limited data plans, and the servers aren't usually fast enough to stream video or play online games. As my dad use to say "You get what you pay for", so don't...
5 Easy Ways to Spot Spam
Spam. Everyone gets it. Everyone hates it. Unfortunately, not everyone knows how to spot it. Spam emails are becoming more sophisticated and harder to recognize unless you know what to look for. Phishing emails are the worst kind of spam. These are messages that...
Why You Should Be Using an Ad Blocker
I break it down and let you know why you should be using an Ad Blocker and how it can help keep your family safe online. Many people shy away from using ad blockers because they want to support the free websites that they frequently use and trust. But is there ever...
The Benefits of using a VPN
What is a VPN? Can it really protect you and your family? Do I really need a VPN? Are there benefits of a VPN? What are the downsides of a VPN? There are a lot of questions surrounding the purpose and utility of a VPN and VPNs are becoming a popular thing. If...
You Knew Better but You Clicked Anyway!
The creative act of convincing people to give up their personal and sensitive information is one type of social engineering. We've ALL been victims of social engineering in one way or another. Sometimes it's called "Click-bait" (a catchy title that makes you want...
Been Hacked? What to Do About It
You notice a toolbar you didn’t install yourself? Your search for certain items and you are redirected somewhere else? This is called redirected internet searches. You experience frequent and random pop-ups. Your friends receive fake emails from your account....
The Most Important Thing You Can Do to Protect Your Online Data!
There's so much to remember about staying safe online, believe me, I know! I am often asked, what's the most important thing I can do to protect myself and my data online? My answer is always, 'Use a password manager! These applications allow you to create...
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Firewalla Red Review: Simple Firewall for Home & Business
There are numerous methods to strengthen the security of our home network and one of those ways is through a bit of nifty gadget called Firewalla Red. Once connected to your network, it offers us a ton of information on what happens in it: what mobile devices,...
