Securing
In today’s digital landscape, protecting your online accounts and personal information is more important than ever. With cyber threats constantly evolving, staying informed and taking proactive measures to safeguard your digital life is crucial. That’s why we’ve created a dedicated category filled with in-depth articles, how-to guides, and expert advice on securing your online accounts and data.
In this category, you’ll discover valuable insights and resources on topics such as:
- Establishing strong passwords and using password managers
- Enabling multi-factor authentication for enhanced security
- Securing social media accounts and privacy settings
- Protecting your email accounts from phishing and spam
- Implementing robust security measures for online banking and financial services
- Safeguarding your personal devices, including smartphones and computers
- Staying vigilant against emerging cyber threats and trends
Our articles are designed to be easy to understand and practical, ensuring you can implement effective security measures and confidently protect your digital life. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate the online world safely and learn how to fortify your online accounts and data against potential cyberattacks.
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Received Facebook Primary Email Changed?
Facebook informs you whenever you change important details on your account. So what should you do if you receive a Facebook primary email changed message when you didn’t change it yourself? This guide will teach you exactly what to do to keep your Facebook account as secure as possible. What is a Facebook Primary Email…
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CEO Reveals How Easily Colonial Pipeline Hack Could’ve Been Avoided
The Colonial Pipeline hack might not have been the largest hack in recent memory–that probably goes to the SolarWinds or Microsoft Exchange hacks. But it was the most disruptive. Consumers panicked within days of the ransomware gang DarkSide breaching the country’s largest fuel pipeline. Gas prices skyrocketed. More than half of the gas stations in…
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How to Protect Your Wealth From Hackers
In some ways, we’re just like hackers. We both want wealth, and we’d both prefer it to come to us easily. The main difference is that most of us work hard for our money, while hackers steal it from us. If this is a situation you’d like to avoid, it’s time to reevaluate your cybersecurity…
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How to Protect Your Privacy Online and Keep Your Information Secure
We have compiled a list of what you can do to protect your privacy and secure your online accounts. You must remember that the single point of failure is yourself, so if you do not actively secure your privacy and online data, you might already be heavily exposed. There has been a significant shift in…
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How to Secure Your Linkedin Account
Linkedin is an important part of doing business online, so your account must stay secure. Not many people treat the security of their account with the seriousness that it deserves. Below is our guide on what you can do to keep your LinkedIn account as safe as possible. Turn on Linkedin 2FA. Two-factor authentication, also…
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Top 5 Security Mistakes Hackers Are Looking For
Hackers are criminals who look for moments of opportunity. It’s much more likely that they’ll target your system if you don’t have decent security. Why would hackers go after a well-secured network when they can get the same data from an insecure one? That’s why there are several basic security mistakes that you should avoid…
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How to deal with Abusive Fans
Being an online entertainer or influencer can be a rough career, even if it seems glamourous from the outside. Your income is dependant on constant work, and having to interact with a large fanbase is fraught with dangers of its own kind. When your fans become abusive or start harassing you, what should you do?…
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How to Avoid Being Targeted by Hackers
Hackers are much like other criminals: mostly opportunists. They are often after making a quick buck by scamming or blackmailing you or your connections. Just like with regular crime, there are steps you can take to help make yourself less of an obvious target for hackers and scammers. What are Hackers Attracted To? The first…
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How to Avoid SMS Text Scams
Texting or SMS used to be a pretty popular method of communication, but it was deeply flawed. Texts are an insecure way of sending information. These days, most people use online messengers instead, but that doesn’t completely remove the risks. Scammers still use texts, and 2020 saw a huge rise in text scams. Below is…
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How to Protect Your Bank Account From Getting Hacked
Few things are more unsettling than getting your bank account hacked. Years of hard work and sacrifice can disappear overnight. Why? Because you put your trust in an institution whose sole purpose is to keep your money safe. And they couldn’t protect you. The fear can have lasting effects even if you can recoup the…
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How to Spot the Instagram Copyright Infringement Scam
Like viruses, hackers and phishers are constantly evolving to stay alive. The Instagram copyright infringement scam is the latest proof. They will do whatever they can to convince you to fork over your valuable account credentials. Their latest attempt is to trick you into believing you’ve infringed on copyright. Let’s look at this growing phenomenon…
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How to Secure your Amazon Account
Your Amazon account enabled you to enjoy a range of services and websites. How do you secure your account against intrusion from hackers and scammers? Follow this guide to keep your account safe. Activate 2FA Two-factor authentication is your account’s first line of defense against intrusion. You should always ensure your online account has 2FA…
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How to Protect Yourself From Hackers and Cybercriminals
Protecting yourself from hackers and cybercriminals is becoming a necessity. You must take every precaution against hackers as they can seriously damage your life. Below are the steps to prevent hackers and cybercriminals from accessing your online accounts, social media profiles, and data. Don’t Use Public Wifi. You should avoid using online services through public…
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How to Wipe Your Social Media Data and Start 2023 With a Clean Slate
Social media companies collect a lot of personal information in a typical year. If you want to start the new year with a clean slate, you should try to delete this data. Below are instructions on how to wipe your data for the new year. Facebook You should focus your efforts on Facebook, as they’re…
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How to Protect Your Bitcoin From Getting Hacked
Love it or hate it, Bitcoin won’t go away. While it’s risky enough to put your money in such a volatile market, many people also worry about the security of their Bitcoin. This article will help give you the tools to protect your investment. Bitcoin Is Fairly Secure, But the Places You Keep It Might…