Don’t Take the Bait — Password Managers Can Help Shield You From Phishing AttacksIf there were a popularity contest for hacking schemes, phishing would win by a landslide. Most commonly in the form of an email, a phishing...Read More
Should I Keep My Venmo Private?If you want to feel like a private eye, scroll through the feed on your Venmo app. Thanks to Venmo’s social feature, you can see...Read More
Game Over: Your Kids’ Video Game Accounts Might Be at RiskVideo games and gaming have become more popular in the pandemic, but they may pose a threat to kids’ cybersecurity. Here are our tips for...Read More
College Contact Tracing Apps Are Leaking Student DataIn an effort to keep students and the greater public safe during the pandemic, some colleges forget to factor in students’ privacy.Read More
What Is Credential Stuffing?How do hackers get their hands on passwords in the first place and how are they then used in credential stuffing attacks? We explain.Read More
How To Wipe Your Work ComputerHere’s how to ensure your device is clear of personal data before giving it back to your company. Try as I might to keep my...Read More
Is TikTok Safe for Kids?Home to many a dance challenge, TikTok is social currency for Gen-Z. Here’s everything parents should know about the wildly trendy app that most of...Read More
Why Do You Need a VPN? Don’t Miss These 3 Key BenefitsPointing to national security concerns, President Trump's recent executive order threatens to ban TikTok if it's not sold by the Chinese-owned company. Although Microsoft, Twitter,...Read More
Which Apps Actually Need Location Permissions?In the great pantheon of things our phones know about us, our location data is arguably the most sensitive (ill-advised bathroom selfies notwithstanding). The idea...Read More
How Can I Instill Good Internet Security Habits in My Kids?Now that many schools are operating virtually, it’s the perfect time to evaluate your kids’ understanding and awareness of digital privacy, and brush up on...Read More
Not Just For Secret Agents and Celebrities: Phone Encryption ExplainedThe easiest way to think of encryption is that it takes the information on your phone and it translates it into a secret code.Read More
What Is the Dark Web?While the dark web is not all bad, its anonymous nature makes it a great place to buy and sell personal info stolen from data...Read More
Always Change Your Passwords After a BreachEven though 91% of people understand it’s a bad idea, 59% still reuse their passwords. This means your compromised passwords are likely being used elsewhere.Read More
5 Quick Tricks to Improve Your Online Security in 5 MinutesCybersecurity is an issue that impacts every business and individual, and depends on strong technology systems combined with intelligent habits. But where to begin? It...Read More
How To Prepare to Lose Your PhoneThe new three inevitabilities in modern life are death, taxes, and losing your phone.Read More
If You Think Your Personal Information Has Been Stolen, Here’s What to DoTime matters: the sooner you make moves, the better. Once you receive an alert about a data breach, follow these immediate next steps.Read More
How Safe Is Incognito Mode/Private Browsing, Really?You might open a new browser window in Incognito Mode and think you’ve just vanished under a cloak of darkness with all your internetting perfectly...Read More
Can You Trust DNA Companies With Your Data?It's pretty remarkable that DNA tests are a normal part of life in the 21st century. For a reasonable fee you can learn all about...Read More
Finding My Trail of Logins With Facebook Was a Security Wake-Up CallDisorganization runs in my family. My dad once lost his car keys by mysteriously leaving them in the fridge, and I misplaced 12 (!) student...Read More
Keeping Your Personal Info Safe While Filing Taxes OnlineThere’s nothing like that feeling of relief once you’ve finished filing your taxes, and e-filing services like TurboTax and H&R Block definitely ease the pain...Read More
You Should Get a Password ManagerCreating unique passwords guarantees that when an account is breached, no other accounts are affected. The human brain, however, was not built to remember hundreds...Read More
A Parent’s Guide to App Permissions: Keeping the Kids Safe and SecureA recent New York Times investigation revealed the extent to which even children’s locations are tracked by the devices they carry and apps they download....Read More
Telecom’s New Passwordless Login System Raises QuestionsZenKey US carriers are making a foray into the world of passwords and digital identity, joining major tech players like Apple and Google. Verizon, AT&T,...Read More
How to Stop Reusing Passwords for GoodResetting bad password habits can be a bit of a process. Luckily, Dashlane will help you at every step of the way. Here’s how.Read More