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Superbox Security Risks: Why Something Like This on My Wi-Fi Is a Bigger Risk Than It Looks
It doesn't take a burglar at the door to put my data at risk. A cheap streaming box on the same Wi-Fi can do plenty of damage all by itself. That's why I would never think about a device like a Superbox or Megabox, as a TV accessory. I think about it as an...
How to Remove Old Devices From Google, Apple, and Microsoft Accounts
Old phones and laptops can stick to an account like spare keys in a junk drawer. I clean them out on a regular basis because unused devices can...
The Sweden BankID Leak Is Why I Won’t Hand Over My Biometrics
When I read the report about a hacking group called ByteToBreach claiming access to systems tied to Sweden's BankID e-government platform, my...
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...
Passwords: You Are The Weakest Link
Never forget that passwords are just as important as other tools we use to verify our identities like drivers licenses, social security cards, and passports. And they are just as important to keep secure. I get asked often if browser's (like Chrome's) password...
LastPass: I have 340+ Different Passwords and that is ALL because I use LastPass, and why you should
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Nudf0opNw&t=2s LastPass: I have 340 DIFFERENT passwords. How many do you have? Yep, I said THREE HUNDRED AND FORTY "DIFFERENT" Passwords. I let @LastPass create them for me and I am able to manage ALL of those passwords for me....
Secure Yourself When Using Public WiFi
https://youtu.be/sYWikcEsVOs Public Wifi: Nothing is better than getting outside of the office and set up a mobile workplace somewhere new. The problem is that in order to get the work done we need to be connected to the internet. I get it a lot of locations...
Surfs Up! Be aware of Shoulder Surfing
https://youtu.be/TqEnttmKH3w Shoulder Surfing Helpful tip: When you are out shopping or out and about be careful about Shoulder Surfing? What is Shoulder Surfing? It is where someone looks over your shoulder to capture or your password or pin. How to avoid...
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CEH Certification Benefits
Are you interested in a career in cybersecurity? Then you may have heard of the CEH certification. This certification is highly sought after by professionals in the field, and for good reason. In 2005, the US Department of Defense issued a directive requiring...
