I recently saw someone online claim that using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or another mobile wallet is safer than using your physical credit card. Their point was that when you use a physical credit card, your name, card number, expiry date, and security code may be exposed, especially if the card is handled by someone …
If you recently received a notice saying your email address appeared in the “Operation Endgame 4.0” data breach, you may be wondering what actually happened. The first thought many people have is, “Was my email hacked?” or “Does this mean my computer has a virus?” The answer is: not necessarily. This is an important notice, …
A sudden increase in junk email can be annoying and concerning, especially if you normally only receive a few spam messages per day and suddenly receive dozens. The good news is that receiving more spam does not automatically mean your email account has been hacked. In many cases, it simply means your email address is …
If you’ve ever wondered whether Gmail is reading your emails, you’re not alone. Many people believe companies like Google, Facebook, and other tech giants are always watching and listening. After all, how many times have you searched for something online — or even talked about something near your phone — and suddenly started seeing ads …
CAN WINDOWS 10 REALLY BE USED AFTER OCT 14, 2025!?!? This was an article that went out in our newsletter in January 2025 but seems to never got posted here until now. I’m going to simplify this with links to more info straight from Microsoft. ESU stands for “Extended Security Updates” NOT “Extended Support”. You …
You may have heard the term ‘Dark Web’ mentioned in the news or read about it in a news article. As one of our valued clients we are reaching out to tell you what the Dark Web is, what it is used for and why you need to protect yourself and your business from it. …
The apps you have on your phone say a lot about you. They highlight your interests, hobbies and professional needs. While some apps are more useful than others, many of them are fun. Some are both fun and useful. I took a look at my own phone and picked three apps I find both useful …
Most of us have received phishing emails, texts or social media messages that on the surface look like they are from a legitimate sender. They look like they’re from a bank, a courier company or even a streaming service, like Netflix or Disney+. While these emails are getting more sophisticated, there are ways to tell …
You might be wondering why you still need anti-virus software in 2022? Haven’t we solved this problem? The answer is no. There are still plenty of internet viruses out there that can do serious damage to our systems. Don’t risk losing everything! Viruses and malware are still prevalent. Hackers are always coming up with new …
For a lot of kids, especially during this pandemic, social media is how they interact with their friends and peers. And while the social aspect of it is good, parents do have a lot to be concerned about when it comes to safety and privacy. Children are vulnerable online and it’s important to protect them …
