The air is getting crisp, the leaves are turning a haunted orange, and the ghosts of slow-loading pages are starting to appear in your browser. If your tech is turning you into a digital zombie,…
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Beware the wolf in sheep’s clothing: How to spot fake websites
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…
The creepy crawlers of the internet: Understanding web trackers and cookies
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…
Trick or treat: The dangers of free WiFi and how to stay safe
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…
Streaming Spook-tacular: How to enjoy the best horror movies with Quantum Fiber
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…
Digital graveyards: where old accounts go to rest
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…
Zombie IoT Devices: Reviving Your IoT Home Security Before It’s Too Late
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…
Haunted hard drives: Why you need data wiping for data that just won’t die
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…
Vampire virus: How malware sucks the life out of your devices
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…
Ghosts in the machine: The spooky world of zombie computers
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…