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The holiday festivities are already underway, and unlike most people, cybercriminals won’t take a vacation. This is just the right time to report for their various job including phishing, spam campaigns, the spread of malware, blackmail, data breaches and so on. As you will be enjoying the holiday, don’t let cybercriminals take down the holiday …
If you think your home network is safe, then its time you reevaluate again. As long as your home network utilizes WIFI as a connection, you connect to the internet, and maybe you have allowed your friends to use your WIFI, then your home network is not safe. Furthermore, even your devices may not be …
It’s simple; privacy. Privacy is everything when you are online especially on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Privacy also encapsulates what you share and who is allowed to view it. Here is why your social media privacy should worry you if you haven’t achieved it;
You might have heard about this acronym, TANSTAAFL. It stands for a 1930s phrase which goes, “There ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.” This phrase means it’s impossible to get something for nothing. In this digital era, it means you can’t get digital services for free even if they are advertised as free. …
Various people on the internet don’t respect your privacy. They don’t take your security seriously. As a matter of fact, most organizations seek to capitalize on your data by violating your privacy. By using trackers, your real data, and even accessing personally identifying information, these organizations can create your profile and use it for profit …
The internet is the primary driving force of the current digital phase. Due to this, the internet is available abundantly in the form of public Wi-Fi hotspots. These hotspots can be found almost everywhere including hotels, cafés, at the airports, waiting for terminals and even at your favorite beer spot. As much as public Wi-Fi …
It’s December and Christmas vacation is just around the corner. Chances are you are going to stay at the hotel after a long day at the beach or from whatever activities you will be indulging. Most vacations have the “no work” rule or checking on emails and other related stuff. This rule has exceptions in …
It’s a few days to Black Friday, and every online shopper knows what that means – time to get on the internet and look for the best deals. But sometimes, the deals can be too good to be true, and a good black Friday can easily be ruined. We are here to make sure that …
Since the birth of IoT devices, we have seen the arrival of various home gadgets including doorbell cameras, data-logging sensors that can keep track of your health as well as smart kitchen appliances. The smart home gadgets are now extending to the most private areas of our homes. Though these smart devices are convenient for …
Apart from malware and data breaches, identity theft is the most used method by cybercriminals to obtain data and funds from unsuspecting victims illegally. With this method, cybercriminals gain access to your financial accounts, assume your position in all your socially registered platforms – some even attend events and services in your identity.