Back in the early days of the internet, when things were more easy-going, a password was all you really needed to secure your account. But these days, as technology has advanced at a rapid clip, a password is no longer enough. This is why everyone must set up and use...
Google Wants to Help You Survive a World Filled with Data Breaches
Each time there's a major data breach, it's up to users to look out for an email from the compromised company or stay on top of the news to figure out how best to protect themselves if their personal information has been compromised. Google is trying to help users navigate...
How to Record a Phone Call
Whether you're arguing with customer service or just want to be sure you remember something, it can be handy to have a recording of your phone calls. And with a little pre-planning, recording a call can be as easy as pressing a button. 1. How to record a call on...
More Than 99% of Attacks in the Past Year Relied on Human Error to Gain Access
For all of the attention paid to software vulnerabilities—there are dozens, if not hundreds, published daily, only a handful of which are publicized in the news—the factor in question for security is "the human factor." The results make sense—while computers can automate tasks, they are not themselves autonomous. "Instead of...
Take These 5 Critical Steps to Protect Yourself From Cybercrime
High-profile data breaches at companies like British Airways and Marriott get a lot of media coverage, but cybercriminals are increasingly going after community groups, schools, small businesses, and municipal governments. Just in the Midwest, hospitals, libraries, voter registration systems, and police departments have fallen victim to one type of digital...