The days of only needing a password to get access should be over. We can all enhance our security by enabling MFA or 2FA on our accounts. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) MFA is when you…
Two-Factor Authentication or 2FA is adding a second step to authenticating your account. Factors are methods of confirming your identity. There’s also Multi-Factor Authentication or MFA. MFA is the same thing but can be using two or more factors. Factor…
Why Use a Password Manager? In today’s digital world, we have more online accounts than ever before. From our bank accounts to our social media profiles, it seems like we need a password for everything. And with so many passwords…
What is a data breach? A data breach is when unauthorized access to private information occurs. We typically hear about it in the news when an online business gets hacked or compromised. All this means is that someone broke into…
Below are several steps you should take to stop scammers. Call your Bank When you suspect anything fraudulent has happened, call your bank immediately. Be sure to call the correct phone number, as scammers will try to impersonate your bank…
It’s crazy to think there is any honor among thieves, but there kind of is. This past week, I found this article that talks about an underground forum being used as a court system for cyber criminals. It’s a short…
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay We have access to free Wi-Fi almost anywhere we go (Coffee shops, restaurants, airports, hotels, libraries, etc.). Using these Wi-Fi connections come with some risk. That is because you have no idea who else…
Image by Arek Socha from Pixabay Contrary to popular perception, it’s not only the most vulnerable or gullible who fall prey to scams. Some of these scammers are professional con artists. They work in teams and have developed techniques that…
Image by Muhammad Ribkhan from Pixabay Since most email accounts are free, create separate accounts for different purposes. Having multiple email accounts will improve your security & privacy. Step 1 – Private Account Create a new email address to be…
Image by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay Kitboga is an online streamer that scam baits over the phone. He uses multiple personas to trick the scammers into believing he is someone they can con money from. He has a huge following…
