Dawna has spent her entire career in web dev, cybersecurity, and IT. Her work has been featured on Forbes, Adobe, Airtable, Backblaze, Cyberleaf, Lifewire, and other online publications for the past ten years.
Malware is the buzzword of the day. We hear it in reference to many different types of online attacks, and almost everyone has at least some idea of what it is — and...
Cybercriminals use every resource at their disposal to trick unsuspecting victims into giving out sensitive information or payment details. One scam you need to know about is the United States Postal Service (USPS)...
Malware has become the bane of every technology lover’s existence. Not only is it annoying, but it is also very damaging and can lead to severe consequences. These days, anyone who uses a...
In recent years, money transfer apps have become incredibly popular and are used by millions of people every day. They are used for everything from splitting the restaurant bill with a friend, sending...
Educating yourself on various types of online threats can help keep you and your information safe. One type of online attack is credential stuffing, a method that threatens your online accounts and login...
In the world of cybercrime, the objective is usually financial gain. Cryptojacking is just one example of the many types of cyberattacks in which the perpetrator steals money while keeping the victim completely...
Email has become the preferred method of communication for most of us. Consequently, it’s a horrifying experience to find out your email account has been hacked or that someone is using it to...
Although the word “cookie” normally carries positive connotations, it’s not always a good thing when it applies to computers. In fact, cybersecurity experts agree that you should get into the habit of clearing...
There are so many terms used in cybersecurity that it’s sometimes hard to keep them all straight. Most people have heard about “exploits,” but some of us may not fully understand what they...
Chances are, you’ve heard of some of the pirated or cracked software that’s available for macOS. You may have even downloaded and installed some of it yourself at one point or another. Doing...