August 4, 2026
QR codes are everywhere—on menus, parking meters, and packaging. They're convenient, but scammers can use them to send you to fake websites, so pause and preview the link before you tap.
August 4, 2026
You may have heard that turning off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi keeps you safe from hackers. In fact, leaving them on usually makes your phone more useful and, in many cases, more secure.
July 21, 2026
A Time magazine story shows how quickly a fake fraud alert can spiral into a full account takeover — and the simple habits that stop scammers cold: verify in the app, never trust caller ID, and never share a verification code.
June 16, 2026
If your inbox feels more crowded than your closet, you're not alone. One of the most common questions I hear is: "Should I unsubscribe or mark it as spam?"
June 25, 2020
Usually, buying online is safe. That doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take steps to help protect your transactions. Here are five tips that can help you […]
February 14, 2020
Smart speakers, such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home, Nest thermostats, and Ring Video doorbell cameras, are exploding in popularity. The use of these devices […]
November 12, 2019
8 Lessons to Teach Your Grandchildren About Online Safety Bonding with your grandkids can take many different forms. As the children get older, grandparents can take […]
August 1, 2019
We have cameras and smart TVs in our homes. We plug our destinations into Google Maps. We speak to Siri, Google, and Alexa and allow them […]
March 13, 2019
Unfortunately, online security intrusions are becoming more commonplace in today’s world and boomer women, just like everybody else, need to consider the safety of their online […]