What is Bitcoin? Price, mining, wallets and latest news By Andrew Hayward, Sue Marquette Poremba 01 June 2021 You've heard of Bitcoin and blockchain and now you want to know more. Here's our full guide to the world's most famous cryptocurrency.
How to create strong passwords By Sue Marquette Poremba 26 May 2021 Passwords are your front line of defense, so you'd better have some good ones. Here's how to make and remember them.
Free vs. paid VPNs: which should you choose By Sue Marquette Poremba, Mo Harber-Lamond 29 January 2021 VPN Free vs paid VPNs: it's a question on everyone's lips, and here we'll outline the differences, and what you may sacrifice to save some cash.
9 tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping By Sue Marquette Poremba 24 November 2020 Here's how to avoid cybercrooks and scammers to shop safely on Cyber Monday — and throughout the holiday season.
How to Erase Your Data From an Old Computer or Phone By Sue Marquette Poremba 11 March 2019 When you ditch your computer or smartphone, do you wipe it clean? How about your work computer? Here's how to leave no trace of yourself.
How a VPN Can Boost Your Security and Privacy By Sue Marquette Poremba 29 October 2018 Evade snoopers with a VPN, an encrypted connection between your computer or smartphone and the servers you are accessing.
What Is Cryptojacking (and How to Avoid This Coin-Mining Malware) By Sue Marquette Poremba 13 July 2018 Ever see your computer speed up inexplicably when you land on a website? You may have been cryptojacked.
Tech Tips: How to Stay Secure on Vacation By Sue Marquette Poremba 11 May 2018 From hacker-friendly internet connections to vulnerable fitness trackers, here are the biggest dangers on the road and how to avoid them.
How to Avoid Tax-Refund Identity Theft By Sue Marquette Poremba 05 April 2018 All a scammer needs to steal your tax refund is your personal identifying information. Here's how to not become a victim.
How to Prevent Your Bitcoins from Being Hacked or Stolen By Sue Marquette Poremba 13 December 2017 It's easy to steal Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. How can you protect your holdings? Can you ever get stolen bitcoins back?
What to Do If Your Phone Is Lost or Stolen By Sue Marquette Poremba 18 June 2017 Losing a smartphone can be a nightmare, but there are steps you can take to reduce the harm. Here's what to do if your handset goes missing.
What to Do If Your Passport Is Lost or Stolen By Sue Marquette Poremba 18 June 2017 You're traveling abroad and you suddenly can't find your passport. Here's what to do.
7 Easy Ways to Get Your Identity Stolen By Sue Marquette Poremba 13 February 2017 Worried a hacker or criminal might steal your identity? Here are 7 dumb ways people carelessly hand over their private personal information.
Why Can't Americans Vote Online? By Sue Marquette Poremba 14 September 2016 Why can't we vote online? You might be surprised, but many computer-security and electronic-ballot experts are dead set against the idea.
How to Clean Up an Infected Computer By Sue Marquette Poremba 19 May 2016 Cleaning up an infected PC can be frustrating. Here are some simple steps for purging malware from your system.
Why It May Take Longer to Get Your Tax Refund This Year By Sue Marquette Poremba 05 April 2016 Stolen-identity tax fraud has become a huge problem, but the IRS is fighting back and stepping up its efforts to protect your data.
How to Stay One Step Ahead of Hackers By Sue Marquette Poremba 24 March 2015 Cyberthreats always evolve, but the way people think about security is often years behind. Here's how to keep up with current threats.
How Data-Breach Hype Undermines Your Security By Sue Marquette Poremba 11 March 2015 Exaggerated media reports about data breaches may scare people away from thinking they can improve their own personal security habits.
How to Secure Your IoT Devices By Sue Marquette Poremba 27 January 2015 Have a fitness band, smart thermostat or other smart IoT device? Here's how to make sure it's secure.
How to Teach Your Kids to Be Safe Online By Sue Marquette Poremba 20 November 2014 How do you teach online security to kids, and what should they know at different ages? Here are some tips.
How Smart Homes Have Dumb Security By Sue Marquette Poremba 27 June 2014 Many so-called 'smart' homes are not secure. Here's why they're not, and how you can make your own smart home safer.
How to Stop Your Smartphone from Stealing Your Identity By Sue Marquette Poremba 28 April 2014 Smartphones are treasure troves of personal data for identity thieves, yet few phone users know how to protect that information.
How to Beat Tax-Time Identity Thieves By Sue Marquette Poremba 12 April 2014 Tax time is Christmas for identity thieves, who use all sorts of tricks to separate you from your money. Here's how to beat them.
Is It Still Safe for Businesses to Use Windows XP? By Sue Marquette Poremba 31 March 2014 Many businesses cling to Windows XP despite the imminent end of Microsoft support. What kind of security problems do they face?
How a Single Username Puts Your Security at Risk By Sue Marquette Poremba 07 February 2014 Use one username for all your online accounts? Here's how that puts you in danger, and how to fix it.
