While online shopping has made it convenient to purchase from anywhere, it has also opened the door for scammers to target unsuspecting users with fake websites. To protect your personal information and finances, watch out for warning signs that can help you spot and avoid fraudulent websites. Look for Irregularities...
Google Now Allows IP Tracking & Fingerprinting – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
On February 16, Google implemented a significant shift in its advertising policies, allowing advertisers to collect IP addresses and use device fingerprinting – two tracking methods that had been previously restricted. This move represents a reversal of Google's earlier stance on privacy, raising concerns about user tracking and data security....
Think That File Converter Is Safe? The FBI Says Think Again
If you’ve ever searched for a free way to convert a PDF to Word, or combine a few images into a PDF, there’s a good chance you’ve used an online file conversion tool. But according to a recent warning from the FBI, those “free” tools may come at a much...
How Security Expert Troy Hunt Got Phished—and Why 2FA Didn’t Save Him
This morning, I received a Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) alert about my email address showing up in a breach labeled “Troy Hunt’s Mailchimp List.” My first reaction was disbelief. Troy Hunt – the renowned cybersecurity expert behind HIBP – had just fallen for a phishing scam. It wasn’t a...
5 Free Productivity Tools You’re Not Using (But Should Be)
If you'd like to get more done in your day without getting overwhelmed, these free tools may just save your day to day. Simplify Workflow With Free ToolsYou know the saying, work smarter, not harder, especially when you have a ton to do. Now, with working from home (or hybrid...