I sometimes get carried away with online shopping, to the detriment of my wallet. The ease of scrolling through millions of products, and then with just a few clicks, you’ve purchased just what you’ve looking for, and in a few days, or in some cases a day, your purchase is at your doorstep. The […]
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Every day, millions of deceptive texts, calls, and emails are sent around the world, with the purpose of tricking unsuspecting individuals into revealing their valuable personal information. Have you ever received an email urging you to “act now” to claim a surprise reward, or a phone call from someone claiming to be from your bank
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When I was a Systems Administrator, I had to tell users, several times actually, “Don’t click on emails you’re not sure about, and certainly don’t download attachments from unfamiliar emails”. Most listened, some didn’t. Clicking on unsolicited emails is one of the major ways cybercriminals transfer malicious software or malware to unsuspecting users, a method
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Let’s say you have a metal chest, and that chest contains all your prized possessions. You secure it with a simple padlock. So how safe are the items in that chest? After all, the chest is only being secured with one padlock. But what if, in addition to the padlock, you had another lock.
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Suppose one morning you wake up and receive alerts on your smartphone from your bank indicating that someone withdrew all the money from your bank accounts. To say a situation such as this sucks, is an understatement. You’ll obviously want to know how this happened, what course of action you have available to you, and
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Say you’re using the public Wi-Fi at your go-to café, or coffee shop to get some work done. Also on that network, lurking about, waiting to steal your personal information, is a hacker you have no idea about. These days, data collecting and unencrypted Internet traffic pose a constant threat to our online privacy.
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I’ll be honest, I was a little late in using mobile banking. Initially, I somehow felt more secure going to my bank’s website using my PC and accessing my accounts from there. I wasn’t alone back then, and even today, some people are a little apprehensive about accessing their bank account while using a mobile
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I’m sure you’ve heard about cryptocurrencies, it’s in the news all the time. But, have you ever wondered about the technology powering the surge of cryptocurrencies? Or maybe there have been rumors of a ground-breaking “distributed ledger” technology ready to revolutionize a number of sectors. These improvements are based on blockchain technology, but their complexities
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Have you ever stopped to think about how much of your life revolves around your home internet connection? Today, internet connectivity is so much more than just connecting your computer to a Wi-Fi router and surfing. With the proliferation of smart devices, like smart TV’s with streaming services, and virtual assistants like Amazon Echo and
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Imagine looking for a particular product online for a long time, and then stumbling upon an amazing deal on a social media platform that seems too good to be true. Although the convenience of social media shopping is undeniable, you must be aware of the growing threat of fake social media retailers lurking online. These
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