Using LastPass to Keep Passwords Safe
Still writing your password on sticky notes? Do you use the same password for multiple sites? Why not use a password manager to help you create and …
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Tips for Creating a Truly Strong Password or Passphrase
You want to prevent unsavory characters from accessing your important online accounts and you know better than using “password” or …
Continue Reading2-Step Verification Issues: What to Do if Your Phone Was Lost or Stolen
Losing your cell phone is stressful enough, but when you need it in order to log in to an account that requires two-step authentication, your stress …
Continue ReadingHow Does Two-Step Verification Increase Security? Learning the Basics, Benefits and Common Procedures of Two-Factor Authentication
Two-step verification mandates that you– or anyone else attempting to access the account in question– possess two pieces of information. …
Continue ReadingHow Much Does Facebook Know About You? How to Access Your Facebook Data
You may not have thought much about how much of your information is tracked online, but the results may be startling. Find out what Facebook knows …
Continue Reading10 Years of the Patriot Act & Internet Privacy: A Retrospective
The original Patriot Act was passed October 26, 2001. Since then, it has changed the way we look at Internet privacy - both personally and in the …
Continue ReadingOnline Safety Through the Holidays - Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Cheer
While the holidays are generally a time for giving and sharing, and considered a time to let goodwill towards loved ones shine, the people devoted to …
Continue ReadingCybercrime Takedows - The Five Biggest Cybercrime Arrests
While it may seem like cybercrime is too big of a thing to fight, police officers around the world are making big strikes against some of the worst …
Continue ReadingWhat to Do When You Are Unable to Access HTTPS Sites
Are you having problems when trying to access a secure website? By following the steps in this article, you can solve most of the problems that keep …
Continue ReadingA Rogue's Gallery: Wanted Cybercrime Fugitives
They might just look like you or me, but cybercriminals have the ability to ruin lives with their selfish disregard for the livelihoods of others. Our …
Continue ReadingHow to Recognize Security Threats in Email and on the Web
The key to not falling victim to the various predators online is to recognize their tricks. This gallery of screenshots contains many examples of how …
Continue ReadingInternet Safety Quiz: Get Your Internet Security Basics Right!
Think you know how to stay safe online? Take our Internet safety quiz to find out how much you do know, or maybe don’t know, about Internet security …
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