Labor Day Shopping: How to Keep Your Credit Card Info Safe
Great deals aren’t the only thing Labor Day brings: smartphone users’ data is at an increased risk of hacking during popular shopping holidays.
Posts in category Security
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What is the ‘Yahoobleed’ Bug and How It Affects You
One security expert discovered that opening a simple email attachment could lead to a massive leak in secure information. Find out how you can protect yourself.
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How Do Websites Know You’re Using an Ad Blocker?
For several years, websites with paid advertisements seemed to be losing the fight against ad blockers. But now, they're striking back with a vengeance!
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How Safe is My Information on Food Delivery Apps?
We may love the convenience of food delivery apps, but how safe is our information while we wait for total bliss to be delivered to us?
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Protecting Your Financial Information When Traveling Abroad
Traveling exposes you to a lot of new things. Make sure they're all good by taking these simple steps to protect your financial information.
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How Safe is it to Use Finger Recognition with Your Bank App?
As fingerprint passwords become more popular with newer phones, the debate over password-protection methods has become a hot security topic.
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How Careful Should I Be with Online Dating?
These days, it's common practice to use dating websites for finding romance. Due to their soaring popularity, however, these sites also have some risks.
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How Hackers Can Breach Your Phone Security Through Facebook
Think your phone is safe from viruses on social media? Spot the signs of spam and learn what to do to prevent viruses from reaching your phone.
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4 Different Ways Hackers Can Penetrate Your Network
Hackers can be crafty and sneaky. Don’t let them catch you off guard — learn their methods and learn how to protect yourself and your devices.
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How Risky is it to Check Your Bank Account on Public Wi-Fi?
Have you ever wondered if it’s safe to view your bank account on public Wi-Fi? Read on for some tips on how you can have a safer browsing experience.
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Do Apps Have Access to Your Location 24/7?
You might think you have a handle on your Android apps’ permissions settings. But what about those pesky apps using your location in the background?
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How to Make Losing Your Phone Less Scary
What if someone hacks your phone the next time you lose it? Here is what you can do to make the anxiety of a lost phone just a bit easier.
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Android Apps Are Conspiring to Steal Your Data
Separately, the apps on your Android hold mountains of personal information. Together, they know everything there is to know about you.
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How Safe Are Dog Walking Apps for Your Privacy?
When it comes to downloading a dog walking app from the Play store, you may want to think twice. Research any app you’re interested in before downloading one.
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The Google Doc Phishing Attack of 2017: Can It Happen Again?
In the spring of 2017, there was a phishing attack that involved Google Docs. Find out more about the attack and how likely it is for it to happen again.
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Can a QR Code Be Used in a Phishing Attack
QR codes, or Quick Response codes, are an easy method for companies to transmit data to customers. Similar to a bar code, users can scan the QR code […]
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TrojanFlyer Malware Detected: Affects 120,000 Android Phones
The DFNDR Research Lab has discovered an insidious malware. Learn which apps to avoid on on Google Play and how to protect your device.
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Is It Dangerous if My Starbucks App Has My Credit Card Info
As big as Starbucks is, your credit card information may not be safe on their app. Find out what you can do to make your account more secure.
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CopyCat Malware Affects 14 Million Devices
A scary malware has taken a hold of 14 million Android users’ devices. Could you be next? Find out more about this dangerous malware now.
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Things You Need to Do If You Suspect a Credit Card Hack
Credit card fraud happens more than you might think. Learn what to do if you suspect that your information has been compromised.
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This New Android Exploit Could Be Stealing Your Information
Here's everything known so far about the new Android exploit called Cloak and Dagger, and how you can protect yourself against it.
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You May Have the DNSChanger Virus and Not Even Know It
The DNSChanger Virus is tough to find and hard to stop before it is too late. But what is it, and how do you know you have it?
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Signs That Your Social Media Account Has Been Hacked
Some social media hacks are obvious. Others, not so much. Regardless of which type, here are a few key signs your accounts have been compromised.
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SMS Phishing: The New Threat Targeting Smartphones
Phishing scams are targeting users where they spend the most time: their phones. Learn how to avoid becoming a victim to a scam and protect your identity.