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4 Vacation Scams To Avoid This Summer
July 17, 2018
Summer is a time for sunshine, relaxation, and fun family getaways. Unfortunately, it’s also the prime season for vacation scammers. Fraudsters are always looking to take advantage of unsuspecting vacationers eager to get a “good deal” on their travel plans, especially during the summer months. If you’re not careful, you may end up becoming a victim of a scam designed to trick travelers out of their money. Travel scams are most prevalent in popular vacation spots and busy tourist cities, but they can happen anywhere you go.
Read More >Dating Tips For Single Parents
August 3, 2018
Finding “the one” can be hard enough, but as a single parent, the search seems even more difficult. Whether you’ve been raising your child or children on your own since the beginning, you’ve been widowed, or you went through a nasty public divorce, jumping back into the dating scene might seem intimidating. Getting Out There It may seem like you’re surrounded by all things kid-related and you’ll never meet Ms. or Mr.
Read More >Does Your Kid Play Fortnite? Watch Out For Scammers
August 10, 2018
Fortnite Battle Royale is one of the most popular games in the world right now, in large part because of its young fans. Kids can’t seem to get enough of the game, and will spend hours battling other online players and conducting research on gameplay and strategy to get the edge. Unfortunately, Fortnite’s popularity has made its players a big target for scammers and identity thieves. These scammers take advantage of kids’ obsession with Fortnite and online naivety to steal information and money from them.
Read More >Factors That Increase Your Risk Of Identity Theft
August 13, 2018
Identity theft is a big issue, and every single person is at risk. Last year’s Equifax hack showed just how easy it is for criminals to gain access to personal information en masse. With the ever-increasing number of corporate data breaches, identity theft can happen to anyone at any time – even after they die. But some people are more likely than others to become victims of this devastating crime.
Read More >Google Devices Might Be Giving Away Your Home Location
July 27, 2018
Anyone with a smartphone is familiar with location-based services that can triangulate and share your GPS coordinates. It’s one thing when you’re using Google Maps on the go, but this same technology is also be used in smart home devices – and it could lead criminals right to your front door. Craig Young of Tripwire discovered and reported a vulnerability that allows a hacker to infect Google smart devices like Google Home or Chromecast with malware.
Read More >How To Spot Spear Phishing Attacks
August 16, 2018
When Google changed its sign-in screen, some users panicked. Although Google’s change was legitimate, these tech-savvy users were right to be cautious: When a well-known website suddenly changes its appearance without warning, it’s often a possible sign of a spear phishing attack. What Is Phishing, Anyway? Simply put, phishing attacks are scams that involve a person posing as someone you would trust, in the hopes that you’ll hand over valuable information such as usernames, passwords, or even banking or credit card account numbers.
Read More >Know The Risks Of Online Games Before Your Child Logs On
August 17, 2018
Does your child play multiplayer online games like Minecraft or World of Warcraft? They’re not alone: According to a recent McAfee study, 62 percent of kids play games where they speak to other people online. Some of these people will be their friends playing the same games, but many are complete strangers. While the vast majority of gamers don’t have any malicious intent, by contrast, hackers, scammers, or even sexual predators will happily use and exploit your child’s naivety and inexperience to take advantage of them.
Read More >Ready For A Smart Home Device? Know The Security Risks Before You Buy
August 29, 2018
Every year, more and more internet-connected gadgets become available to help you stay organized and quickly access the information you need. Amazon Alexa and Google Home are among the most popular smart home devices, serving as a voice-controlled hub that gives you what you need, whether that’s listening to new music, requesting a Lyft ride, or controlling the thermostat. However, for all the convenience these devices bring you, make sure you understand all the security risks.
Read More >The 8 Largest Data Breaches of 2018 (So Far)
August 2, 2018
We’re just over halfway through 2018, but this year has already seen a tremendous number of large-scale data breaches that have impacted many individuals across the nation. Data breaches can expose passwords, email addresses, credit card information, home addresses, phone numbers, and more, depending on the severity of the attack. All of this can be used to steal your identity, so it’s important to pay attention to every data breach that hits the news.
Read More >Top 5 Online Dating Mistakes To Avoid
July 20, 2018
Anyone who’s used a dating app or website knows how hard it can be to make meaningful connections there. It’icult enough to create a profile that accurately summarizes who you are and what you want in a partner; it’s eve’ier to sort through matches and separate the ones who want romance from those who just want a casual fling. Like any other goal, choosing the right person to date requires a strategic approach.
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