The internet is a vast, often exciting place filled with opportunities to shop, connect, and discover new information. But just like in the real world, danger can be lurking behind seemingly innocent facades. Fake websites are wolves in sheep’s clothing, designed to…
As Halloween approaches, it’s not just the spooky decorations and haunted houses that send chills down your spine. The internet, too, has its share of creepy crawlers—web trackers and cookies that follow your every move online, gathering data about your habits,…
In today’s connected world, free public WiFi feels like a gift. Whether you’re a student cramming in the library, a traveler waiting for your flight, or simply someone trying to avoid overage charges on your mobile data plan, public WiFi hotspots provide a welcome…
Halloween is right around the corner, and for many, that means one thing: a spooky movie marathon! Whether you’re watching spine-tingling classics, terrifying modern hits, or kid-friendly Halloween films, nothing ruins the experience like buffering during the scariest…
Digital graveyards: where old accounts go to rest and how to bury them with online data management Imagine you’re in a cemetery. You look at a headstone. Instead of a stranger’s name and date, it lists your personal information like your birthday, password, and even…
If you’re not sure what IoT home security is and how bot attacks can overwhelm it like a zombie horde, then you’re in the right place. Keep reading to see why every home should be aware of Zombie IoT attacks. Anyone who has seen a zombie movie knows that a single…
You can’t see it, it follows you everywhere, and one day it may attack you when you’re least expecting it. It’s not a vengeful ghost. It’s the personal data you let out into the world on a hard drive that you failed to clear through data wiping. Knowing how to wipe a…
We all know the classic vampire line, I want to suck your blood. But have you ever heard of a vampire virus that wants to suck the life out of your devices? Malware is the computer virus that acts like a vampire, trying to drain your systems of their resources and…
When you hear the word “zombie,” you probably think of a grotesque creature stumbling towards you, hoping to chomp on your brains. But did you know that your computer can be infected by a zombie virus too? You may not have ever heard of a zombie computer—also known as…
The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to a system of hard devices that use sensors to connect via computing systems to form a network. These devices could be anything from your desktop gaming computer or laptop to your tablet, phone, or another mobile device. But not…
Cyberattacks have made major headlines this year and will continue to be a significant threat into 2023 and beyond. From your home WiFi network to your social media logins, password security is more important than ever. According to a survey by NordPass, the average…
There’s nothing worse than joining an important meeting only to find that your sound is garbled and your video lags. Well, maybe there is: Having all your company’s data compromised by a cyberattack! Luckily, 360 WiFi from Quantum Fiber can decrease the chances of…
In recent years, working from home has exploded in popularity. In fact, according to Pew Research, 59% of employees believe their job can be done from the comfort of home “all or most of the time.” With remote work here to stay, employees must adapt to the unique…