[Scam Alert] Costco Customer Service Scam
Did you receive the text message from "C0stco" that says you can claim a reward on your Costco membership by clicking on a link attached? Please don't click. It's a scam!...
29 Apr
09 Apr
Facebook Data Breach: What You Need to Know
Stolen Facebook data that first appeared on a hacking forum in early 2020 has once again hit the news. Personal information of 533 million Facebook users, including names, locations, mobile numbers, dates of birth, and email addresses can be found on hacking forums, open to...
07 Apr
[Scam Alert] WhatsApp Verification Code Scam
Be cautious of the latest version of WhatsApp scams! Scammers take advantage of a legitimate WhatsApp login mechanism and try to log onto your WhatsApp account on other devices. All they have to do is to lure you into sending the OTP (One Time Password)...
14 Dec
Five Tips to Help You Avoid Holiday Shopping Scams
The holiday shopping season is upon us and because we’re in the middle of a pandemic, consumers are expected to spend more time doing their shopping online. Here's what to look for to avoid falling victim to an online scam....
08 Oct
Cyber Security Awareness: A Critical Checklist
October 8, 2020 October 2020 marks the 17th year of National CyberSecurity Awareness Month, where users and organizations are encouraged to double their efforts to be aware of cybersecurity issues in all their digital dealings—and to take concrete steps to increase their privacy and security as necessary. The Cybersecurity...
07 Mar
A Mobile App Scanner is Not Just Another App
Some mobile apps are compiled to perform suspicious functions, as with malware apps that have the capability to copy real-time data from the user’s device and transmit it to the cybercriminal’s servers. Malware apps are programs that execute in parallel to the processes running in...
14 Feb
Part 2: Mobile Banking and Buying: Best Practices
Here’s a list of best practices to stay secure, broken down by these categories. It’s long, but you can think of it as a knowledge bank you can draw upon to ensure your protection....
16 Aug
Privacy Tip #1: Lock Your Phone with a Security Code
This is the first in a series of articles aimed at helping people keep their personal information private while using mobile devices, particularly smartphones....
12 Jan
Recycle Your Cell Phone at the Mall and Get Cash
If you received some new electronics during the holidays, you may have to dispose of your used and obsolete gadgets. There’s a right way and a wrong way to do this....
18 Jan
Staying Safe on Foursquare and Facebook Places
Like many other sites that encourage users to share information, Foursquare and Facebook Places can be used relatively safely if you use them wisely....