Most parents know the captivating pull that kid-oriented mobile apps have on their children. Kids always seem to want more—more games, more screen time, more devices, and more fun. As parents, we...
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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...
How to check if someone is stealing your bandwidth
Your WiFi connection is yours, and you shouldn’t have to worry about neighbors, strangers, or hackers tapping into it. To help keep others from accessing your internet connection, you need to...
What to do if you open a phishing email
Phishing attacks are on the rise. In fact, they’re up more than 60% in late 2022 compared to the previous year. Luckily, many email services have sophisticated filters to eliminate phishing messages...
How to spot a phishing email
Phishing attacks—internet scams where cybercriminals try to trick you into giving away sensitive information like credit card numbers or passwords—are becoming more prevalent. These schemes used to...
Public vs. private accounts for social media privacy
With so many different online social networks, social media privacy is more important than ever. But you might want to think twice before you dive in and start making new “friends” from around the...
What is social media privacy?
In today’s world, social media privacy is essential. It seems like everyone wants to connect via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram to update friends and family on their personal lives. Many people...
Password security guide: Fortify your online life with a password manager
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...
3 internet safety tips to stop cyberbullying
The internet allows kids to learn, play, and even make new friends from all around the globe. With all these awesome perks, sometimes it’s easy to lose touch with internet safety. However, parents...
Spoofing vs. phishing: How to protect yourself from internet scams
Cybercriminals are an increasing threat in our digital world. Hackers use ransomware to trick you into sharing your personal information, from telephone scams to identity theft. They even pose as...