Dawna Roberts

Dawna Roberts

What is biometrics, and how secure is your biometric data? Header image
Chances are you use biometrics every day to unlock your devices without giving the process much thought. The technology is the latest advancement in security and the protection of devices against unwanted intrusion....
Dec 22, 2023
5 min read
Lost an iPhone? How to find it and protect the data that's on it: Header image
Most people these days are tethered to their iPhones 24/7. Our entire lives are stored on our cell phones: pictures, contacts, music, text messages, emails, and access to our bank accounts, credit cards,...
Dec 21, 2023
5 min read
How to block text messages to stop SMS spam: Header image
If you have a cell phone, you probably get spam text messages all the time. Not only are these spam SMS messages annoying, but they can also be dangerous if you click links...
Dec 15, 2023
5 min read
What is social engineering in security and how do you recognize it? Header image
Social engineering is a manipulative technique that cybercriminals and hackers use to gain access to systems, information, or credentials. It has been a major threat since the earliest days of the internet, and...
Dec 14, 2023
5 min read
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
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
11 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
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