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2016: The Year of Hacks
December 31, 2016
From the Yahoo email hacks to the digital spying upon the DNC, 2016 was a frightening year of hacking. This is alarming since, year-by-year, our lives are becoming more and more integrated into the cyberworld. And as evidenced by the following hacks, anyone is vulnerable to having cybercriminals steal information, infect devices with malware or spy on you without you having a clue. We’ll highlight a couple of the major attacks this year and tell you how to secure yourself for a safe 2017.
Read More >3 Things To Know If You Get Arrested
January 17, 2017
Believe it or not, there may come a time in your life that you get arrested. No matter how good of a law-abiding citizen you are, unfortunate events or mistakes can happen. Getting arrested can be overwhelming, to say the very least. Especially for the average person like yourself. The shock and confusion you may experience could get you into a worse situation than whatever got you into the mess in the first place.
Read More >8 Simple Steps for Personal Cybersecurity in 2017
January 12, 2017
The issue of cybersecurity has become personal. In 2017, we must protect ourselves and our families from hackers, cybercriminals, predators and scammers. Just consider it good hygiene of the Digital Age. Now is the time to clean up your personal cybersecurity for the year ahead. The following measures are some of the simplest ways you can help protect yourself and your family from the worst parts of the Internet: 1. Get a password manager Once you set yourself up a password manager, you’ll never want to look back.
Read More >An Endless Supply of Phone Scams From India
January 13, 2017
Last summer, two Indian teenagers decided to call Betsy Broder, an international fraud tracker at the Federal Trade Commission, to share details of an IRS phone scam operation targeting Americans. In the details of the case shared by the New York Times, it turns out the United States government had been tracking this elaborate scheme since 2013. During this period, the scammers conned Americans out of $100 million – many of the victims were recent immigrants.
Read More >Having a Safe and Successful First Date
January 9, 2017
It’s the new year and your online dating profile is looking good. You’re already having some interesting conversations with potential love interests online. At some point, there’s going to be the first date. Taking your online conversations to a “real life” first date can be a thing to navigate. Dating sites see a surge in popularity this time of the year, so it’s likely that your first date with someone new may happen soon.
Read More >Holiday Traditions of The Rich & Famous
December 23, 2016
It should come as no surprise: The Obamas are spending their last Christmas as First Family in Hawaii again. Every year, the Obama family visits the President’s home state for the holidays. Their annual Christmas tradition started long before entering the White House and will likely continue after Obama leaves office. The First Family took Air Force One to Honolulu mid-December and will remain in Hawaii until after New Year.
Read More >Last-Minute Holiday Shopping Safety Guide
December 22, 2016
Waited until the last minute to buy gifts? You may end up looking for a quick gift off eBay, Craigslist or to book an Airbnb for a winter getaway. But it’s crucial to take common sense precautions when using these services, especially if you’re in a hurry. The following is what you must look out for when purchasing a last-minute gift. Craigslist, eBay, Airbnb Verify sellers’ identities: With a name and location, you can run a background check on an online seller.
Read More >Online Dating Photos That Get Dates
January 6, 2017
It’s January and the best time to find love via online dating. This week we’re doing a series of posts to help you find a relationship in 2017. In this post, we’ll show you how to improve your profile photos to get more effective results. Best photo tactics to get (good) attention from your online dating profile: Don’t smile OKCupid analyzed different approaches to the camera by gender and found some interesting results.
Read More >Online Dating: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
January 3, 2017
If finding love in 2017 is your New Year’s goal, you just might have more luck this month. January is the most popular month of the year for online dating. New Year, New Relationship? Since the start of the New Year means new beginnings, the number of singles “signing up” to find love skyrockets. Just look at these trends and statistics reported by popular online dating apps: From Christmas through Valentine’s Day, Match.
Read More >The Best Online Dating Messages
January 6, 2017
Are you ready to make a good first impression? It’s online dating season, after all – time to give love a shot. But a relationship must start somewhere. Whether online or in the traditional sense, initial contact may be the most nerve-racking part of dating. What you say can either make or break your chances of finding someone special. Continuing our series this week of online dating tips for 2017, this post is all about messaging best practices.
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