August 16, 2025
The new scams that know you by name

The new scams that know you by name

Ever get a text that feels … a little too real? You know the ones: “Your account has been locked. Click here to verify.” Most of us roll our eyes and delete them.  But the new generation of scams? They’re scarier and a whole lot smarter. 📱 Smishing goes high-tech In the past month, investigators […]

July 30, 2025
Kim’s picks to save your vacation

Kim’s picks to save your vacation

Traveling soon? Don’t leave your common sense at home. These safety gadgets aren’t “nice to haves.” They’re the kind of gear you’ll wish you got before your bag went MIA (or worse). Before you say, “Kim, I already took my summer vacation,” perfect. This is your last shot to snag these deals before prices head […]

The great iPhone rapture

The great iPhone rapture

It starts like any typical night out. You’re sipping something overpriced and half-listening to your friend’s relationship drama. Then, you check your pocket. Empty. You think maybe it was a pickpocket. But the reality is far stranger. Dozens of iPhones stolen in cities like Washington, D.C., New York and Chicago have resurfaced thousands of miles […]

July 26, 2025
Hackers love your zombie accounts

Hackers love your zombie accounts

How many online accounts have you made over the years? 50? 100? More? That’s enough to fill a digital graveyard. A new study shows that 25% of all online accounts are never used again, but they don’t just disappear. They sit there, wide open, with your email address and password attached. These forgotten logins are […]

June 29, 2025
How I stopped scammers cold

How I stopped scammers cold

“Kim, Lifelock has gotten so expensive. Do I even need it?” — Matt in Texas I’ve been hearing this a lot, Matt. I agree, LifeLock is pricey. My bill was $239.88 a year. Now, I’m paying $62.64 a year, that’s a 74% savings! More about that later. Yes, you really need a service to protect […]

May 31, 2025
184 million accounts just leaked, yours could be next

184 million accounts just leaked, yours could be next

Hackers just hit a massive jackpot: 184 million accounts across Apple, Google and Microsoft were exposed in a sweeping data breach. I’m talking email addresses, usernames, passwords, device info (the whole buffet), now up for grabs on the dark web. Before you say, “I’m safe, I use strong passwords,” or “I’ve never been hacked,” take […]

May 20, 2025
Hackers want you to make this mistake

Hackers want you to make this mistake

If you’re about to take a flight, pause for one hot second before you slide your phone into that shiny airport USB port. Both the FBI and FTC are waving red flags: Public charging stations can be straight-up hacker bait.  The scam has a name, juice jacking, and no, it’s not a new energy drink. […]

March 22, 2025
Do this to see if you got hacked

Do this to see if you got hacked

When’s the last time you looked to see who’s logged into your accounts? Yeah, I thought so.

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 […]

February 14, 2025
Your Wi-Fi was part of 2.7 billion records leaked

Your Wi-Fi was part of 2.7 billion records leaked

The records, including IP addresses, were just leaked by some random Chinese company. I’ll tell you all about it, with steps you can take to protect yourself.

February 6, 2025
Data brokers are cashing in, but you can stop them

Data brokers are cashing in, but you can stop them

How can you protect yourself? I’ll share tips to lock down your SSN before it’s too late.

January 17, 2025
Wait, are public phone chargers dangerous?

Wait, are public phone chargers dangerous?

A few clever ways to keep your devices juiced without fear of being infected with malware

December 22, 2024
How NASA plans to back up data on lunar soil

How NASA plans to back up data on lunar soil

How NASA plans to store critical data on the moon

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.

November 22, 2024
These passwords take 1 second to crack

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 21, 2024
Incogni: Remove personal data

How to remove personal data from data-broker sites (Spoiler: I use Incogni)

I’ll never forget when my son, Ian, asked me where in Los Angeles I lived. I told him I couldn’t remember — it was 30 years ago, and I lived there for maybe six months. A few minutes later, he called and had the address. It was available for free to anyone on the internet […]

October 22, 2024
office cubicle security

3 security steps every small business needs to take right now

Small business security tips to protect you, your employees and your data from cybercriminals.

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.

August 17, 2024
Fraud and identity warning: Protect your info in one simple step

Fraud and identity warning: Protect your info in one simple step

You won’t believe how many people are fraud and identity theft victims. I’ll break down some crazy numbers and share a way to protect your data.

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.