Author: Adam Levin
Opinion: These new privacy-friendly initiatives are anything but
If you look at recent headlines, it seems like the biggest players in the technology industry are finally embracing a more privacy-centric way of doing business. …
Tax season is open season on taxpayers. Here’s how to protect yourself
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
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 …
The one food you should never eat before bed
If you’re like me, you agree that there’s nothing quite as comforting as a big bowl of ice cream. Also, if you’re like me, you don’t …
How to avoid being hacked on dating sites
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 …
The Parler migration to Telegram is a hacker’s paradise
Early 2021 has seen an inspiring evolution in the way people communicate online. Unfortunately hackers are eager to find ways to exploit these advances, particularly in …
9 signs you were hacked on Black Friday
Bogus Black Friday deals. Depleted gift cards. “There’s a problem with your purchase” or fake delivery issue notifications. The holiday shopping season traditionally is a veritable cornucopia of …
Is your cybersecurity ready for the holidays?
Retailers around the world are anticipating less foot traffic in their shops this holiday season, with more than 75% of consumers expected to do most of their …
9 ways you can avoid hackers while holiday shopping
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, especially for scammers. Consumers are typically spending more, doing it quickly and not paying as much attention …
Holiday shopping is stressful enough. Don’t get scammed, too
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, especially for scammers. Consumers are typically spending more, doing it quickly and not paying as much …
50 ways to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday
‘Tis the season The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year for scammers. And like everything else in 2020, these next few weeks …
Can Apple beat the competition with better privacy?
“What happens on your iPhone stays on your iPhone.” That was the message Apple emblazoned in huge letters on the flank of Springhill Suites Marriot in Las …
Does 2-factor authentication really keep you safer?
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 …
DNC attempted hack was a false alarm
News of an attempted voter database hack announced earlier this week was a false alarm, the Democratic National Committee announced this morning. It was initially thought …
Still use a fax machine? Beware this favored hacker entry point
It’s long been known that organizations need to exercise extreme caution when jettisoning old office equipment, especially if it has built-in memory—and that it’s even more …
How to avoid a phone scam
The Justice Department recently nabbed 21 scammers who defrauded at least 15,000 victims in the United States alone. Posing as IRS employees, the scammers extracted from …
Walmart patents employee audio surveillance technology
Retail giant Walmart has recently patented technology that would enable the retail giant to deploy audio surveillance on employees. The stated goal: measuring performance in their …
The cybersecurity risk some companies won’t discuss
It’s been a long, compromise-filled road with billions of victims along the way, but businesses are finally embracing the need for creating a culture where good …
Is it time to de-dox your timeline?
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. …
Are you helping an ID thief get a credit card?
You can spot a Nigerian email scam without opening it. You know what you’re doing when it comes to keeping ID thieves from conning you. And …