Category: Digital Identity
Could Hackers Want Your College Data?
Data breaches are all over the news recently. It seems like, at one time or another, some companies have issues with keeping your data protected. And that means you may occasionally find yourself on the wrong side of a hacking or scamming attempt. You probably think of a few things when you consider data breaches: Read More…
How to Use Social Media to Share Your Vacation
When you go on vacation, it’s only natural that you’ll want to share the experience with your friends and family. Social media provides a great way to do that. You can post photos, tell people what’s happening, and share every detail with the people you love the most. However, you need to be careful when Read More…
How to Stay Safe When Shopping Online
Online shopping is a great way to get whatever you need without having to go hunting for it in person. From huge retailers such as Amazon to small retailers such as the individual stores on Etsy, there’s something that caters to your needs, no matter how niche or strange. Non-cash payment options such as credit Read More…
6 Real Things You Can Find on the Dark Web
You may have heard of the dark web before: an untraceable network of websites only accessible through the Tor browser. And it hosts a lot of shady content. Most people don’t know much more than that. Rather, the phrase “dark web” just brings to mind scary online content. If you want to know more about Read More…
How to Effectively Protect Your Online Data
In the modern era, it can sometimes feel impossible to stay protected. Sure, you might have a home security system, a password on your digital devices, and a charged phone in your glove box in case you ever need to call 911 while out. But does it really matter? After all, with so many cybercriminals Read More…
Online Catfishing: 6 Ways to Avoid Fakes Online
It’s astonishingly easy to fake who you are online. How can you make sure you’re only talking to the people you think you’re talking to online?
Real World Tips for Online Safety
For some, it can be jarring coming to the realization that the online world and the offline world require their own unique standards of safety. After all, while most Generation Z kids grew up with the internet, those born in the early ’90s or earlier didn’t have that same experience. In those days, when your Read More…
What is the Dark Web?
If you’ve been on the internet for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about the “dark web.” However, you may not know what the dark web really is, just that it’s scary. Many people even use the term “dark web” without knowing what, exactly, they’re referring to. Instead of being terrified, read on to Read More…
The Internet Never Forgets
The internet is an incredible way to connect with other people. And it can be a great environment if you’re able to curate it properly. The issue, of course, comes when you don’t use it safely. Safe internet use is a necessity nowadays, but some people don’t take it as seriously as they should. Perhaps Read More…
How to Handle a Social Media Data Leak
No one wants to hear that their favorite social media site has suffered a data leak. Unfortunately, it happens often, as many websites continue to figure out the best way to set up security protocols to keep internet criminals out. When you see that your favorite social media site has been compromised, it’s easy to Read More…
