If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed…
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Who’s most at risk for scams, hacks, and identity theft? (It’s not who you think)
If you asked this question a few years ago, many might have assumed that older generations would be the primary targets of online scams. It makes sense. Most of us view phishing and email scams as clumsy, low-effort routines designed…
This holiday, you could be inviting a fraudster to your home
As the holiday festivities draw closer, we start to make plans to see the family. Whether you’re a host or a guest, millions will soon gather to catch up, tell stories, watch football, and break bread. Some of us can’t…
You know what? Everyone gets a virus now and then.
I will never forget the first time I caught a digital bug. I was sitting at my desk at my company’s open-concept office in Chicago when I got an email from HR. It read: Company Policy Reminder: Please Review Following an incident…
What is Digital Identity? | Avast
They say everyone is likely to have a living, breathing Doppelganger. Whether you believe that or not, this is for certain: if you’ve ever used the internet to do something as simple as create an email account or social media…
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 further expand their horizons. Yet, unbeknownst to many,…
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 social media accounts? This article has been indexed…
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 2.64 billion worldwide. That’s equal to 33.3% of…
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 likes on, but these days there’s also the…