While anti-virus programs used to be very made-for-purpose, modern anti-viruses include a suite of products that not only protect you against viruses but also against malware, ads, phishing scams, and a lot more. They also tend to give you multiple licenses to protect several devices, and while there are some good free options, going with … Read more
Even if you’re not sure what a virtual private network (VPN) actually is, we bet you’ve heard of a platform called NordVPN. A tried and true player in the ultra-competitive world of VPN services, NordVPN is used by more than 14 million people, and is available for numerous desktop and mobile devices. But even if software … Read more
A password can do a mostly fine job of keeping your PlayStation Network (PSN) account secure, but it comes with the annoyance of having to type it in relatively frequently, and it suffers from needing to set up sometimes cumbersome 2-factor authentication to further reduce the chances of someone else logging in with your information. … Read more
If you’re not already, you should really be using a password manager to help you create, secure, and store strong passwords across your accounts. It also prevents you from using the same password everywhere, which would seriously compromise you if there’s ever a breach. Seeing as how often security and data breaches happen, staying protected … Read more
NordVPN Even though VPNs started out as a way to add a bit of anonymity and security when browsing the internet, they’ve blossomed into a full suite of features and added benefits, which is always a good thing for the consumer. One of the most well-known companies and best VPNs is probably NordVPN, and it … Read more
Comcast Comcast, alongside several other big corporations, has recently suffered a devastating data breach. According to reports, it’s possible that hackers got their hands on the data of up to 36 million Comcast Xfinity customers, meaning the company’s cable television and internet department. Although the company is pretty tight-lipped about it, the data breach occurred … Read more
23andMe The 23andMe breach that took place in October has been confirmed as much worse than originally reported, affecting 6.9 million people, as opposed to the 14,000 users first thought. Information stolen in the breach included users’ full names, birth years, relationship labels, and locations. Approximately 1.4 million users also had Family Tree profile information … Read more
