Google Calendar Malware Is on the Rise. Here’s How To Stay Safe
While software makers and app developers continue to make their wares safer and less open to attack, you can never get complacent with digital security—and you need to be aware of all the different methods of attack that bad actors use to get at your accounts. Those methods include targeting Google Calendar: An app so […]
How to fix mistakes on your credit report to boost your credit score
From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on loans or new credit cards. If you monitor your credit reports on a regular basis, though, you can fix mistakes before […]
How to identify potential cryptocurrency scams
Americans lost billions to cryptocurrency scams in 2023, according to a recent report from the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. Financial losses “involving the use of cryptocurrency, such as bitcoin, ether or tether” last year totaled over $5.6 billion, per the agency’s 2023 Cryptocurrency Fraud Report. That’s up 45% compared with 2022, according to […]
Ticketmaster is the latest company to be hacked. Here’s how to check if you’ve been affected by a data breach
More than half a million Ticketmaster users woke to the news they may have had their personal information compromised. It’s the latest cyber attack to hit a major company. And for many of us, we may be wondering what we need to do to protect ourselves from hackers and scammers. So, we spoke to cybersecurity […]
Financial fraud targets older adults. How to recognize it
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images In an increasingly digital world, the specter of financial fraud looms large, especially for older adults. My experience with an 81-year-old client offers a stark illustration. While assisting “Emma” (not her real name) with email issues, I witnessed her vulnerability to scams firsthand. Despite my repeated warnings over […]
How to turn on iPhone Stolen Device Protection
Having your phone stolen can be frustrating enough without the thief also hacking into your apps and draining your bank accounts. While you may still lose your phone or have it stolen, a new iPhone feature aims to protect you from further troubles. Apple’s newly released Stolen Device Protection makes it more difficult for an […]