Tag: Safety
7 Types of Gift Card Scams: How to Spot & Avoid Them
Michelle Wilson - February 18, 2022
If you’ve ever received an urgent call from the IRS or border patrol telling you to pay the sizeable fee w...
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Romance Scams to Watch Out For in 2025
Michelle Wilson - February 17, 2022
According to the FTC, online romance scams have tripled in past years, with approximately $304 million los...
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Ryuk Ransomware: The Dangers & How to Protect Yourself
Michelle Wilson - February 13, 2022
Since 2018, this sophisticated ransomware has targeted government institutions, hospitals, businesses, and...
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10 Types of Hackers to Be Aware of in 2025
Michelle Wilson - February 12, 2022
The reliance on computers and the Internet has changed how our lives function. With a definite shift to th...
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10 Signs Your Neighbor is a Drug Dealer
Michelle Wilson - February 11, 2022
The last thing anyone wants to think about in their neighborhood is a drug dealer or manufacturer setting ...
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What Is a Crypto Virus & How Does It Work?
Michelle Wilson - February 1, 2022
With crypto virus attacks on the rise, nearly 4,000 attacks occur daily. It’s estimated that nearly $1 bil...
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6 Ways to Spot a Fake Facebook Profile
Michelle Wilson - December 2, 2021
As Facebook crossed 2.3 billion users this past year, estimates show that more than ten percent of all acc...
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Can Someone Hack Your Phone Through Text? (Shocking Revel...
Michelle Wilson - December 1, 2021
When we consider a hacking attempt on a cell phone, most individuals focus on the following scenario, an u...
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What is Win32:pup-gen & How to Remove It?
Michelle Wilson - November 30, 2021
While the name Win32:pup-gen might sound incredibly ominous, it’s actually a generic name for any program ...
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Does a VPN Protect You from Hackers?
Michelle Wilson - November 30, 2021
Simply put, yes—a virtual private network (VPN) can protect users from potential hackers. It also improves...
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