Dawna Roberts

Dawna Roberts

Robocalls: Why you keep getting them and how to stop them: Header image
Are you bombarded every day by robocalls? Most of us are, and it’s frustrating and distracting, taking our focus away from what’s important. In fact, consumers received more than 50 billion robocalls in...
Dec 1, 2023
5 min read
5 ways to hide your internet protocol address: Header image
Your Internet Protocol (IP) address is your specific ID on the world wide web. And while an IP address is meant to serve a legitimate purpose, it also identifies you to hackers, thieves,...
Nov 28, 2023
5 min read
What is a VPN or virtual private network? The meaning explained: Header image
A VPN, also known as a virtual private network, is a powerful tool that can hide your location and protect you from various cybersecurity threats. Historically, VPNs were used exclusively when connecting to...
Nov 24, 2023
5 min read
Doxxing explained: What it is, how it works, and how to stay safe: Header image
Living in the modern digital age comes with dangers and challenges. One of them is doxxing, a practice that can be extremely harmful to the victim.  If you aren’t yet aware of what...
Nov 23, 2023
5 min read
What is Signal, the private messenger, and how does it work? Header image
These days, most people put a premium on privacy and security. Particularly since 2020 and the pandemic, users crave more privacy and security in all their communications. In line with those efforts, business professionals...
Nov 22, 2023
5 min read
What is end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp and other apps? Header image
Using digital resources every day means you must take extra precautions to keep your data safe. One way to do this is to use apps like WhatsApp that include end-to-end encryption to keep...
Nov 15, 2023
5 min read
AES encryption: Here's what Advanced Encryption Standard is: Header image
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is a method of securing data during transport to keep it safe. It’s often referred to as “military-grade” encryption because the United States government was the first to adopt...
Nov 10, 2023
5 min read
Who is a black hat hacker, and what are black hat techniques? Header image
We’ve all heard the term “hacker,” but did you know there are many different types? The most common types of hackers are black hat hackers. But there are also white hat, gray hat, and...
Nov 7, 2023
5 min read
How to stop getting spam emails on Gmail, Apple Mail, and Outlook: Header image
Although many new digital messaging services have emerged in recent years, email remains the most effective way to communicate online. It works great for marketing, business connections, and personal engagement. The problem is...
Nov 3, 2023
5 min read
What VPN for Mac should you get? Here are our top 10 VPN apps: Header image
Although Macs are built for privacy and security, you can always beef up your protection with a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN helps keep you safer by masking your IP address and...
Nov 1, 2023
4 min read