9 tips for safe Cyber Monday shopping By Sue Marquette Poremba last updated 24 October 22 Here's how to avoid cybercrooks and scammers to shop safely on Cyber Monday — and throughout the holiday season.
What is Bitcoin? Price, mining, wallets and latest news By Andrew Hayward, Sue Marquette Poremba last updated 8 March 22 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 last updated 19 September 22 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 published 29 January 21 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.
How to Erase Your Data From an Old Computer or Phone By Sue Marquette Poremba published 11 March 19 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 published 29 October 18 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 published 13 July 18 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 published 11 May 18 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 published 5 April 18 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 published 13 December 17 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 last updated 17 April 20 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 published 18 June 17 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 published 13 February 17 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 published 14 September 16 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 published 19 May 16 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 published 5 April 16 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 published 24 March 15 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 published 11 March 15 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 published 27 January 15 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 published 20 November 14 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 published 27 June 14 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 published 28 April 14 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 published 12 April 14 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 published 31 March 14 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 published 7 February 14 Use one username for all your online accounts? Here's how that puts you in danger, and how to fix it.
