What really happens when you get doxxed
So exactly what is doxxing? The term can sometimes get misused, so it's important to know what doxxing is–and what doxxing isn't ...
Your next online dating match might actually be ChatGPT
Ah, the world of online dating! Where else can you find a potential soulmate while lounging in your pajamas? But the realm of online dating, once a straightforward space, has become a ...
Is that how it works? Hacking and scamming in popular TV shows
We like a good hacker story—and like the screens we watch them on, these stories come in wide array of shapes and sizes. ...
RATs, rootkits, and ransomware (oh my!)
In a vast world of online threats, certain terms can stand out for their mysterious nature and vague implications. They sound technical, jargony, and are often dismissed as too hard for us ...
Hackers and scammers target classrooms with ransomware. What can you do?
The school bell rings, kids of all ages take their seats, and there's an atmosphere of anticipation. Students open their textbooks and laptops, ready to explore language, history, science, and math, and ...
If the worst happens: How to prep your accounts so your loved one can get into them
It’s not fun to think about: But if you should unexpectedly die, could your spouse, partner, children or other loved ones access your bank accounts, online credit card portals, retirement accounts, and ...
Do you really need to tell FedEx your Social Security number? How to avoid package-delivery scams
Do you order cartons of strawberries, flat-screen TVs, running shoes, and light bulbs online? You're far from alone. Oberlo reported that in 2023, the number of people who shop online rose to ...
A college student’s guide to dating app scams
For all the conveniences they provide, dating apps can be a headache. Not only do you have to worry about coming up with the perfect opener or who to use your super ...
When kids fly the nest, secure your digital nest eggs
It’s a landmark shift when our children leave the house to begin their lives as adults. As they pick up the last boxes and bags from their room and set out into ...
Too good to be true? That online auction price could be triangulation fraud
Do you crave the hunt for an online deal? When you decide that you want to buy a thing, is part of the satisfaction of acquiring it how good of a deal ...
