The term “phishing” is a play on words with the act resembling fishing and usually using misspells to lure in victims and steal their private information. Phish scams or phish attacks are when fake sites or emails are created in an attempt at identity theft or to...

Living in the 21st century means living in an ever-expanding technological time zone. This is the century which has marked the beginning of the technological singularity. Other than having some of the greatest minds working behind doors, the Internet has had a major...

The advancement of technology has provided a plethora of benefits spanning from healthcare and education to safety systems and this has also provided a breeding ground for hackers and potential cyber attacks. Computers, even those with virus and malware protection,...

The advancement of technology has provided a plethora of benefits spanning from healthcare and education to safety systems and this has also provided a breeding ground for hackers and potential cyber attacks. Computers, even those with virus and malware protection,...

Credit card fraud is on the increase as technology and global super highways develop. The cost to both businesses and consumers from this type of fraud costs billions of dollars every year. Fraudsters are continually finding new ways to commit their illegal...

The Internet is most certainly part of our lives these days. We use the Internet for banking, work, social interaction, dating, shopping and much more. However, scams, hacks, identity theft and many more dangers on the Internet are real and all too common. Most...

    The Internet is a way of life for kids these days from homework to staying in touch with friends. The Internet is a great way for children to learn but, as parents, how can you keep your kids safe? The threats online are real though and range from...

One of the greatest worries that parents have with their kids is that they might go to various places when they are away. For instance, you might think your child is going to the local store to pick up something, but in reality, is going to some other place that you...

As much as this is not meant to scare, it is important to understand the extent to which people will go to get what they want from you. Identity theft is by far one of the most costly experiences you can ever go through, especially if you do not catch it in time....

Identify theft is nothing new. What is new are the various ways an identity thief can obtain your personal information with the advancement of social media and technology. There is no need to fear utilizing the Internet for the convenience of online shopping and...

The majority of people associate online security with computers only. However, due to the advancement of technology, smartphones are just as vulnerable to attacks as computers are. According to a 2016 study conducted by Pew Research Center, 77 percent of U.S. adults...

Most families own a computer for work, educational studies, and/or recreational use. According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2013, 84 percent of households owned a computer, with 73 percent of those computers having a broadband connection to the Internet....