Americans aged 60 and older lost $4.8 billion in 2024 to scammers, according to a report released by the FBI. These figures represent real people, real families, and life-changing financial devastation. The impact extends beyond just the numbers. The average…
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Why your computer will thank you for choosing Webroot Essentials
Let’s be honest – nobody wants antivirus software that slows down their computer. You know the feeling: you install security software to protect yourself, but suddenly your laptop takes forever to start up, programs freeze, and you’re constantly waiting for…
Why your computer will thank you for choosing Webroot Essentials
Let’s be honest – nobody wants antivirus software that slows down their computer. You know the feeling: you install security software to protect yourself, but suddenly your laptop takes forever to start up, programs freeze, and you’re constantly waiting for…
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for…
Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Ready, set, pack! Summer travel season is here and that means family road trips, beach vacations, international adventures and more. While summertime is prime time for getaways, did you know it’s also prime time for online fraud? Scammers are targeting…
Mobile security matters: Protecting your phone from text scams
It all starts so innocently. You get a text saying “Your package couldn’t be delivered. Click here to reschedule.” Little do you know, clicking that link could open the door for scammers to steal your identity, empty your bank account, or…
AI-enabled phishing attacks on consumers: How to detect and protect
Phishing attacks are a significant threat to consumers, with cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics to deceive unsuspecting individuals. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into phishing schemes has made these attacks even more sophisticated and challenging to detect. AI-enabled phishing…
AI-enabled phishing attacks on consumers: How to detect and protect
Phishing attacks are a significant threat to consumers, with cybercriminals constantly evolving their tactics to deceive unsuspecting individuals. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into phishing schemes has made these attacks even more sophisticated and challenging to detect. AI-enabled phishing…
Strengthen your digital defenses on World Password Day
In today’s digital world, passwords have become a necessary part of life. But even though you use them for almost everything you do online, you probably don’t give them the thought they truly deserve. May 1, 2025, is World Password…
The danger of data breaches — what you really need to know
In today’s digital world, your personal data is like cold hard cash, and that’s why cyberthieves are always looking for ways to steal it. Whether it’s an email address, a credit card number, or even medical records, your personal information…
The danger of data breaches — what you really need to know
In today’s digital world, your personal data is like cold hard cash, and that’s why cyberthieves are always looking for ways to steal it. Whether it’s an email address, a credit card number, or even medical records, your personal information…
Protect yourself from tax season scams
For most of us, tax season is all about finding documents, filling out forms, and crossing your fingers you’re getting a refund. But while you’re busy trying to get your returns filed on time, tax scammers and identity thieves are…
Identity Management Day: Safeguarding your digital identity
Imagine waking up one day to find that someone has stolen your identity, opened credit cards in your name, or even withdrawn money from your bank accounts. It’s something that can easily happen if your personal data falls into the…
World Backup Day: Pledge to protect your digital life
Our digital lives are filled with essential personal information, and it’s easy to forget how vulnerable all that data can be. But if your hard drive crashes, your laptop gets stolen, or you fall victim to cybercrime, the loss can…
National Consumer Protection Week: Keeping your personal data safe in a digitally connected world
March is a time for leprechauns and four-leaf clovers, and as luck would have it, it’s also a time to learn how to protect your private data from cybercrime. Each year, the first week of March (March 2-8) is recognized…
Digital life protection: How Webroot keeps you safe in a constantly changing world
Nearly every aspect of life is connected to the internet, so protecting your devices, identity, and privacy has never been more critical. Cyber threats are no longer just the occasional virus or suspicious email. Phishing scams, ransomware attacks, data breaches,…
Is your whole digital life protected? 4 ways to address common vulnerabilities
Cyber threats. Identity theft. Online profiling. Financial fraud. Social media misuse. The list just gets longer. As more aspects of our lives move online and digital devices proliferate, staying safe from threats has become more important than ever. Consider all…
MSPs weigh in: Key SOAR benefits driving MDR success
OpenText recently surveyed 255 MSPs to uncover key trends shaping the future of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). One technology area it explored was security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)—the workhorse behind automating security workflows. The survey revealed several key…
The rising role of cloud-based SIEM in MDR: What MSPs need to know
OpenText recently surveyed 255 MSPs to uncover key trends shaping the future of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). The findings reveal not only what cybersecurity professionals are prioritizing but also how MSPs can better meet the evolving demands of their…
The rising role of cloud-based SIEM in MDR: What MSPs need to know
OpenText recently surveyed 255 MSPs to uncover key trends shaping the future of Managed Detection and Response (MDR). The findings reveal not only what cybersecurity professionals are prioritizing but also how MSPs can better meet the evolving demands of their…