Security

Is Venmo safe? Here's how to keep safe when using Venmo: Header image
Like all digital tools and resources, Venmo has its advantages as well as its risks. If you regularly use cash transfer apps for personal or business use, it’s best to know all about...
Jan 24, 2024
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How to password-protect a folder on Mac to lock it from prying eyes: Header image
Everyone has the right to privacy. With so much of our personal lives on display for public consumption, it makes sense to want to button up certain aspects of your digital life to...
Jan 19, 2024
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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
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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
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Do you need an antivirus for iPhone? Here's our honest answer: Header image
The debate over whether iPhones need antivirus software is a heated one that has been going on for ages. It’s true that iPhones are explicitly built for privacy and security with an integrated...
Dec 18, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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What is a Man in the Middle (MITM) attack? (Header image)
Man-in-the-middle attacks are just another thing we must worry about when using modern technology. Each threat comes with its own set of rules and dangers. However, MITM attacks present end users with a...
Oct 27, 2023
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Although Apple’s iOS system is built for privacy and security, any device, system, and network can be hacked — even an iPhone. As alarming as that sounds, don’t worry. There are ways to...
Oct 26, 2023
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