Your Smart TV Might Be Spying on You
Remember when a TV’s only job was to show your favorite shows and maybe collect a little dust? Those days are gone. Now your TV is a computer with a giant screen, and it’s a little too curious about you. If you own a smart TV, it’s not just playing movies. It could be quietly […]
QR Codes Are the New Bad Links (Think Before You Scan)
QR codes are everywhere these days, on restaurant tables, parking meters, posters, business cards, and even cereal boxes. Just point your phone and boom, instant link, WiFi access, contact card, or a million other things! Super convenient, right? Well… kind of. Unfortunately, that little pixelated square might be leading you somewhere you really don’t want […]
Tips for a Safer Web Browser Experience
Hey there, internet explorer! We all spend a ton of time online these days, right? From catching up on news to streaming our favorite shows, our web browser is pretty much our main gateway to everything digital. And just like you’d lock your front door, keeping that gateway secure is super important. It protects your […]
Facebook Account Purges: What You Need to Know
Why Is Facebook Deleting Accounts? Facebook (owned by Meta) is cracking down on fake profiles, spammy accounts, impersonators, and bots; especially those impersonating real content creators, influencers, and brands. According to Facebook’s July 14 update, the company is taking action to make sure original content is seen and that creators aren’t drowned out by fakes. […]
If Your Password Is On This List, It’s Time To Change It Immediately
In today’s digital world, passwords are still the keys to your online life, whether that’s your email, bank account, social media, or the systems you use to run a business. But far too many people are still relying on weak, predictable passwords that hackers can guess in seconds. A newly released study has revealed the […]
Is Big AI Spying on You? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’ve recently noticed new AI features popping up on your devices, (Specifically in WhatsApp, Windows, or on your Android phone), then you’re not alone. Tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, and Google are rolling out platform-wide AI tools faster than most of us can keep up with. And while these tools are often marketed as […]
Watch Out: Fake Amazon Websites Are Popping Up Before Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is here, it kicks off today July 8, and while you’re getting ready to score some great deals, scammers are getting ready too. Security experts have found over 120,000 fake Amazon websites created in just the last couple of months. These fake sites are designed to steal your personal info, infect your […]
AI Is Now Writing Half of All Spam — And It’s After Your Accounts
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, play, and even parent. It helps us organize our calendars, write essays, answer trivia questions, and automate the boring stuff. But AI isn’t just a tool for good; and as we say a lot on this blog, it has already become a powerful weapon in the hands […]
Why You’re Not Great at Cybersecurity (And How to Fix It)
You’re not lazy. You’re not “bad with tech.” And you’re definitely not alone. Cybersecurity is objectively hard. Most of us know we should be doing more to protect our online accounts—things like using better passwords or turning on two-factor authentication. But knowing something’s important doesn’t always mean we’ll actually do it. So, why the gap? […]
Home Devices Are Smarter Than Ever—But So Are Cybercriminals
Welcome to the age of the “smart” everything—where your fridge, doorbell, thermostat, TV, speakers, baby monitor, and even your light bulbs are online. It’s convenient, futuristic, and honestly kind of fun. But as our homes get smarter, they’re also becoming bigger targets for cyberattacks. Most of us don’t think twice about connecting our new gadgets […]