Jacob Fox

Jacob Fox

How to uninstall McAfee from your Mac or iPhone: Header image
McAfee software offers simple cyber protection with an antivirus, firewall, password manager, web browsing protection, and more. Nevertheless, some users find themselves wanting to uninstall it. This might be to free up system...
Jun 21, 2024
11 min read
What is an SSID for Wi-Fi, and how can you find it? Header image
SSID, short for “service set identifier,” is a network’s name. Simply put, it’s the title you select when choosing a Wi-Fi network to connect to. This name helps distinguish your network from other...
Jun 19, 2024
10 min read
What is bluesnarfing? Meaning, examples, and how to avoid it: Header image
Bluesnarfing is an old-school method for hacking devices and downloading personal information over a Bluetooth connection without the user’s knowledge. These cyberattacks usually give the attacker limited access to data, only including things...
Jun 17, 2024
9 min read
How to turn off/on SafeSearch and adjust the SafeSearch settings: Header image
SafeSearch is great at blocking or blurring explicit content, but it isn’t perfect. It can sometimes filter out things it shouldn’t, preventing you from viewing websites or the media you’re looking for. Fortunately,...
Jun 13, 2024
7 min read
What is bluejacking, and how can you stay safe from it? Header image
Bluejacking is where an attacker sends an unsolicited pop-up message to you over Bluetooth. This can be done for a number of reasons. Most of these reasons are relatively harmless, but sometimes, bluejacking...
Jun 7, 2024
9 min read
Is Instagram safe to use? 9 Instagram scams to be aware of: Header image
While Instagram has some handy safety features baked in, there are still some risks to using it. In fact, thanks to the social media site’s popularity, some scammers specifically target Instagram users. Thankfully,...
Jun 6, 2024
15 min read
What is a Geek Squad scam? How it works and how to avoid it: Header image
Geek Squad scams have become some of the most common online scams. Why? Because scammers know they can leverage the trustworthy, recognizable names of Best Buy and Geek Squad to trick unsuspecting people...
Jun 4, 2024
15 min read
What is pretexting? Definition, examples & how to spot an attack: Header image
Pretexting is a technique used in most social engineering scams and many cyberattacks. Sophisticated scammers perform detailed research into their targets to come up with convincing pretexts to trick them into handing over...
May 29, 2024
10 min read
How to deactivate or delete Facebook on iPhone or in a browser: Header image
There are many reasons why you might want to delete or deactivate Facebook, including privacy concerns. After all, if Meta’s data collection practices are invasive enough that it’s considering launching paid plans to...
May 27, 2024
7 min read
What is a human firewall and how do you act as one? Header image
As cyberattacks become more sophisticated and occur more often, it’s becoming ever more important to improve your information security practices. This involves using first-rate software solutions while also optimizing the human element of...
May 23, 2024
9 min read