October 30, 2025

Ransomware hackers upped the game, and it’s personal

If you read one thing today, let it be this, because the rules of ransomware have officially changed, and not in a “Yay, innovation!” kind of way. For years, the scam was simple: Hackers locked up your computer, holding your files hostage and demanding a ransom in Bitcoin for a promise to give your data […]

March 9, 2025
Brace yourself: Superintelligent AI is on its way

AI is taking these jobs and creating these jobs

You’ve probably seen the headlines: “AI is coming for all our jobs.” But instead of you panicking, I did the hard work for you. I tracked down the 290-page Future of Jobs Report 2025 from the World Economic Forum and actually read it.  Here’s what you really need to know (minus the fluff). The less-than-rosy […]

February 28, 2025
2023's most hacked passwords

Think your browser’s password manager is safe? Think again.

It’s so easy to click and save your passwords right to Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browser. Have you ever stopped to think about just how bad an idea it is to do this? Anyone with access to your browser can jump right into any one of your accounts. Yup, even your banking and […]

January 21, 2025

6 signs your vacation rental is a scam

Booking a rental property for your next vacation? There’s a scam for that!

January 9, 2025
signs your passwords are compromised

A New Jersey family is living a nightmare

A frightening, new security attack is making the rounds.

December 16, 2024

Why I used Incogni to wipe my info off the internet

Data brokers and people-search sites eat up private data and sell it to anyone willing to pay. Here’s how to remove yours.

December 12, 2024
Spoofed banking texts spreading malware

Bank fraud is rising – How to protect yourself

I’ll tell you the tricks scammers use and what you can do to protect yourself and your money.

December 11, 2024
Poor offboarding is a cybersecurity risk

Small-biz tip: Don’t overlook this digital danger

Don’t leave your business vulnerable to cyberattacks. Poor offboarding practices can put your cybersecurity at risk, so follow these steps.

December 6, 2024
November 22, 2024

These passwords take 1 second to crack

NordPass analyzed more than 9 million stolen passwords. Here are the top 10, plus a key step to take to make yours stronger.

November 20, 2024
Data-hungry, invasive apps

Data brokers are selling your life. Here’s how to stop them.

You could spend the rest of your life trying to remove your personal data online, but I’ve found the best way to handle it FOR me.

November 7, 2024
NordPass: My top password manager pick has an A+ security feature built in

My top password manager pick has an A+ security feature built in

But there’s a smarter way to protect your online accounts — using a trusted password manager like NordPass. Remembering complex, unique passwords for every single account is practically impossible. If you’re like most people, you probably end up reusing passwords or writing them down somewhere, which isn’t your best bet if you value security.  Why […]

October 8, 2024
How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi networks

How to stay safe on public Wi-Fi

Steps to stay safe using public Wi-Fi.

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.

August 26, 2024

The danger of free VPNs

Free VPNs can sell your data for a profit, thus compromising your privacy. Use this instead.

January 1, 2024

Privacy how-to: Remove yourself from people search sites the easy way

Easiest way to remove your info from data broker and people search sites.

February 2, 2023
Authenticator apps protect work accounts

Small biz tip: How to set up an authenticator to protect your work accounts

Use authenticator apps for your work accounts to protect company data and thwart hackers. These tools trump 2FA texts in terms of security.

June 5, 2022

Looking for a remote job? Use these tips to find a high-quality gig

Ready for remote work? But be careful: There are scams everywhere. Follow these five tips to find legitimate work-from-home jobs.

May 6, 2022

Pro tip: How to speed up your Windows network connection

Since most of us work from our computers, fast and reliable internet connection is essential. Here are two simple ways to speed up your internet.