Author: Adam Levin
7 Deadly Digital Sins That Could Jeopardize Your Security
Written by: Adam Levin
It’s no secret the internet doesn’t always bring out the best in people. The relative anonymity and global sprawl of digital life make it the ideal …
Password spraying: What it is & how to protect against it
Written by: Adam Levin
The most sophisticated hacking operations often use surprisingly simple methods to gain access to major targets. Bad password hygiene is the most common culprit in …
10 no good, terrible, horrible things the internet is doing to children
Written by: Adam Levin
If you’ve ever handed a smartphone or tablet to a toddler who just wouldn’t quiet down or found yourself trying to regulate the amount of time …
50 ways to avoid sneaky Black Friday scams
Written by: Adam Levin
The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year for scammers. With this in mind, all eyes should be on Black Friday. According to Adobe Analytics’ …
10 privacy killers that seemed like a good idea at first
Written by: Adam Levin
Innovation can create new problems, and often even new industries. Two and half millennia after the invention of the wheel, we have traffic jams–made possible by …
Everything you need to know about 2-factor authentication
Written by: Adam Levin
Two-factor authentication, often shortened to 2FA, is a hassle-free way to protect yourself from some of the most common forms of hacking. Two-factor authentication adds another …
Tax season is open season on taxpayers. Here’s how to protect yourself
Written by: Adam Levin
The 2021 tax season may be more scam-ridden than previous years. The Covid-19 pandemic has created an enhanced threat landscape. Specifically, the great migration to remote …
Don’t fall prey to these tax scams
Written by: Adam Levin
Tax season is stressful enough without the threat of phony tax returns, stolen personal and financial data and phishing scams. Scammers know how to navigate the …
How to avoid being hacked on dating sites
Written by: Adam Levin
The number of people using online dating services has steadily increased over the last several years. In non-plague years, dating apps typically see a pre-February spike. Pandemic-time usage …
Does 2-factor authentication really keep you safer?
Written by: Adam Levin
There’s an old saying: “Locks are for honest people.” The idea is that a competent crook can break in no matter what you do, but that …
Is it time to de-dox your timeline?
Written by: Adam Levin
If you know anyone who maintains social media accounts and works in law enforcement, and they don’t use an alias, send them this article. Scratch that. …
