Tag: malware

Top 10 bestsellers you absolutely loved in 2025

I’ve been tracking your shopping habits and pulled together the top 10 items you bought again and again in 2025.

Your password is too short. Let’s fix that

I hate passwords. They are a total pain in the butt. Now don’t kill the messenger… Hackers have amped up their game and are using powerful AI software that can rip through millions of password combinations in seconds. Brace yourself, your password really needs to be at least 20 characters, and there should be a […]

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 […]

Scam in the skies

I am hearing more and more reports about a certain travel scam that is not making the tech sites or mainstream news.  A “travel agent” or travel site selling fake plane tickets. You pay real cash for a flight that doesn’t actually exist, like booking a table at a restaurant that burned down in 2006.  […]

5 text scams going around right now

It’s not just clingy exes popping into your messages out of the blue. Scammers are ramping up phony texts across the country. You can make the texts stop (more below). Here are the latest ones making the rounds and the red flags to watch for: 🚨 Fake missed toll or parking ticket The FTC just […]

I spent a day on the Dark Web [Part 1]

When I say Dark Web, what comes to mind? A hacker in a hoodie? Digital drug deals and hitmen for hire? Usually what our imagination cooks up is a lot more dramatic than reality. But when it comes to the Dark Web, not so much. I fired up the Tor browser and went digging into […]

Tech myths: Streaming, AI, phone and computer ‘wisdom’ that isn’t

When it comes to tech myths, I’ve heard ‘em all. Here are some popular ones, debunked.

Wait, are public phone chargers dangerous?

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

The crypto investment scam that’s all over social media

It’s a new AI tactic scammers are using to steal millions of dollars. Here’s how to spot it.

Scammers are targeting teens – Warn your Gen Zer about these tricks

Share these important tips with your kids to avoid falling victim to scams.

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.

Best way to stop spam texts for good

Tired of spam calls and texts? Here’s my easy solution to protect your personal info and stop annoying messages.

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.

Don’t be fooled! Criminals are using these tricks to get malware apps on your iPhone

Some unreleased apps for Apple devices are hiding malware. Here’s how to avoid infection on your iPhone.