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10 Must-Have Gadgets to Protect You Against Natural Disasters

September 16, 2017

Hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, blizzards, floods, wildfires, droughts. The earth can be cruel. If you underestimate the strength of natural disasters, you may find your life forever upended in the blink of an eye. But disaster preparedness can be an inconvenience. No, not as much a pain as surviving a hurricane but enough of one that… read more »

How Google Play Protect Is Making Your Android Device More Secure

September 11, 2017

Yes, Google has a yet another rebrand. This time, Google is pooling in all of its Android-related security features and putting them under a new umbrella: Google Play Protect. This means there’s a new home and name for some of the features you’re already familiar with. Plus new features based on new security technologies. Android… read more »

How to Password Protect Your USB Sticks: 3 Easy Ways

July 10, 2017

USB thumb drives are small, portable, and universally readable. These features make them perfect vehicles for transporting data between computers. Due to their portability, however, they are also easily lost. Hence, you should always protect sensitive files carried on a USB stick. Unfortunately, you cannot simply password protect your entire USB stick, like you can password protect… read more »

How to Protect Against the Massive Global Ransomware Attack

May 14, 2017

A massive cyberattack has struck computers around the globe. Have you been affected by the highly virulent self-replicating ransomware? If not, how can you protect your data without paying the ransom? Read the full article: How to Protect Against the Massive Global Ransomware Attack MakeUseOf

How to Protect Yourself From 3 of the Biggest Online Scams Right Now

April 25, 2017

Cybercriminals are skilled at adapting to new technologies, incorporating new ideas, and twisting old scams to hook in as many people as they can. But some scams remain pretty constant. NatWest bank has published a list of the top scams people have most fallen victim to throughout 2016. These schemes continue into 2017, and surely beyond… read more »

Trust the Tinfoil: 5 Ways to Protect Against Remote Radio and RFID Hacks

April 4, 2017

The last few years has seen the introduction large swathes of products with either wireless or contactless technology. While these products are mostly sold on the lofty ambition of convenience this isn’t always how things turn out. Not only do they not always live up to their sales pitch, these smart devices they can also… read more »

Is Your Online Dating Profile Safe? How to Protect Your Privacy

March 11, 2017

Modern day match-making is a money spinner. Picking up a date digitally is now as common as lactose-free milk alternatives — everyone is doing it. A core tenet of online dating is openness. Potential matches want to see the real you, open and truthful. The problem lies in just how open to be, and how… read more »

Protect Your Data From Ransomware With These 5 Steps

September 19, 2016

You’re concerned about ransomware, but don’t know how to protect yourself. Don’t worry, just follow these five steps to avoid your data being hijacked and put to ransom. Just in case you’ve somehow ignored (or are unaware of) the threat from ransomware, it’s time to get up to speed. Ransomware is a form of malicious software,… read more »

Does “Do Not Track” Protect Your Privacy?

July 28, 2016

All of the big modern browsers offer a Do Not Track feature — you tick a box in the settings, and your browser lets every website you visit know that you don’t want to be tracked across the Internet. It seems like a great idea, but does it really protect your privacy? Do websites respect your… read more »