Get a ring from the FTC? Beware, it could be bad actors looking for cash. Here’s how I know.
Do this when leaving your device unattended or you could be hacked or worse
With constant network connections and so many bad actors out there, you must always remain vigilant. They’re always looking for ways to get you, and your phone has one vulnerability you probably never thought about. Tap or click here to stop making this simple and dangerous mistake you’re making every day.
Sure, sophisticated hackers can hijack your Wi-Fi, but your privacy and security can be compromised at an even more basic level.
When you’re in public or at work or school and step away from your device, you’re creating an opportunity for hackers, crooks, or simply nosy people with nothing better to do than snoop. As always, prevention is the first step in cybersecurity. Here’s what you need to do to stay safe.
Lock them out
You probably lock your phone when you put it in your pocket without thinking about it, but what about your computer? The same principle applies — always lock your device. Even if you trust the people around you, it doesn’t take more than a passing glance for someone to get all up in your business.
Here are a few ways to keep your devices safe from prying eyes and worse.
Lock down your Windows PC
Windows offers a few ways to lock your desktop or laptop. Note that any applications, files, web pages, or other windows you opened before you locked your computer will remain open while your computer is locked. We’ll get into that, too.
Here are some ways to lock your Windows PC:
- Hit Windows + L to lock your computer in just one step.
- Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, then select the Lock option.
- Click the Start button, then select your user icon and hit Lock.
You can set your computer to automatically lock after a set amount of inactivity:
- Open Settings and go to Personalization, then select Lock Screen.
- Click Screen saver settings and select any option (except None) from the Screen saver dropdown menu.
- Set a time for Windows to wait before locking. A few minutes should be fine.
- Check the box for On resume, display logon screen.
- Hit OK.
New Android malware can record your conversations
Who wouldn’t like getting free products or services to save a few bucks? Especially these days when inflation is skyrocketing.
But not everything is always as it seems. If you search online for free device cleaners or security apps, they might infect your device with malware. Tap or click here for a few examples of free antivirus apps recently caught hiding malware.
Don't fall for these scare tactics that try to keep you from voting
The 2020 election is less than a week away, and voters are already reporting unusual activity both on and offline. Between robocalls, scams and foreign disinformation, there are plenty of reasons to stay vigilant as we make our way towards Election Day.
Millions watch protests on Facebook but the footage was from 2018
When it comes to Facebook and the mishandling of your data over the years, it’s gotten to the point that it’s hard to imagine that situation will ever improve. Despite not protecting users’ privacy at all, billions of people around the globe still visit the site monthly.