Do You Share Passwords with Friends and Family?
A text pops up on your phone. It’s your pal, and the text says, “What’s the password again?” It might...
Are Mobile Devices Less Secure than PCs?
Are smartphones less secure than PCs? The answer to that is, they’re different. They face different security threats. Yet they...
How Does Jailbreaking Or Rooting Affect My Mobile Device Security?
In today’s interconnected world, our mobile devices serve as essential tools for communication, productivity, and entertainment. However, for some tech-savvy...
How to Protect Yourself on Social Networks
There are now over 5 billion active social media users worldwide, representing 62.3% of the global population. While social networks...
How to Protect Yourself from Vishing
“Vishing” occurs when criminals cold-call victims and attempt to persuade them to divulge personal information over the phone. These scammers...
How to Avoid Being Phished by Your Phone
By now you’ve probably heard of the term “phishing”—when scammers try to fool you into revealing your personal info or...
How to Protect Your Mobile Device From Loss and Theft
The unfortunate reality of our digital era is that devices are lost, misplaced, or stolen every day. A mobile device without password protection is a gold mine for anyone with malicious intent.
Secret Selfies: Can Phones Take Pictures and Videos of You Without Your Knowledge?
It’s a longstanding question: can your phone really take selfies without your knowledge? The answer is yes, but with a...
A Traveler’s Guide to International Cybersecurity
Have you ever lost your suitcase on vacation? You arrive at baggage claim, keeping your eyes peeled for your belongings....
Protecting the Universal Remote Control of Your Life—Your Smartphone
Aside from using it for calls and texting, we use our smartphones for plenty of things. We’re sending money with...
