November 27, 2024

Hiring or looking for a job? Upgrade your LinkedIn profile to stand out

LinkedIn tips to find your next superstar employee.

November 18, 2024

Haven’t logged into LinkedIn lately? 5 reasons you really should be using it

5 ways to use LinkedIn to network, poach employees, boost your career and more.

October 9, 2024
Flagstar bank data breach

Everything we know about the MoneyGram breach

Social Security numbers, bank account info and lots more may have been exposed. Here’s how you can protect yourself.

September 27, 2024

I wasted 36 hours trying to do it myself

Hundreds of sites collect your personal info, and they all make it extremely hard to remove it. Here’s how I reclaimed mine.

September 24, 2024
LastPass data breach

Massive data leak impacts 1 in 3 Americans

More than 100 million records belonging to Americans were left online, exposed. I’ll walk you through the steps to take next to protect your security and privacy.

background check data breach

So much data left exposed for anyone to see

Here’s why it’s time to get even more serious about your private info and what’s posted online.

September 13, 2024
15 wfh jobs

Need some extra cash? 15 jobs you can do from home

How much can you earn from home? Some of the salaries on this list may surprise you. Many jobs require no previous experience.

August 30, 2024
Dangerous phone scam

Elder fraud is on the rise – These are the most common scams

The hardest-hitting elder scams right now — and my pick for a tool you can use to protect your privacy.

July 12, 2024
AT&T data breach

AT&T data breach: Who’s at risk and what to do now

AT&T dropped huge news this morning: “Nearly all” customers had text and call data leaked in a massive cyberattack.

June 26, 2024
Spam texts are up - Here's how to spot smishing scams

How to stop spam texts for good

Sick of getting spam texts all the time? Kim shares spam text do’s and don’ts, plus a great way to stop the barrage altogether.

May 29, 2024
Removing your info from the web takes forever - Unless you do this [Incogni]

Your data: It’s all posted online – But there’s a simple way to remove it

A loyal reader, Racquel, emailed me recently after dealing with a very angry customer at work.

May 16, 2024

How to find and stop hidden fees

When the advertised price goes up with every click.

May 13, 2024

How to deal with a cyberstalker

More victims of cyberstalking are reaching out to me for advice.

April 10, 2024

Your data is worth big money — and you can take it back

Easiest way to scrub your personal data from the internet.

March 23, 2024

5 ways to improve your LinkedIn profile

Simple ways to spruce up your LinkedIn profile.

March 1, 2024
Scammers' most impersonated brands, including the USPS and Wells Fargo

Go smish! Texting scams impersonate these brands the most

Before you click a bogus link, read this.

December 12, 2023
Why you might get a spam text from your own phone number

Overwhelmed with spam texts? Do this now

Simple steps to stop those annoying spam text messages.

November 23, 2023
block scam calls

Best ways to block scam calls – And an easier way to stop scammers

From taking advantage of carrier tools to using third-party apps, here are the best ways to stop scam calls in their tracks.

Bad news: Here’s how much your social media logins cost on the Dark Web

What if I told you for just $12, someone could buy your Instagram login.

August 6, 2023

Find out who’s calling you from an unknown or blocked number

See who’s calling from unknown or blocked numbers. Sniff out scam calls with a few of these tricks, starting with tracing techniques.