My Friend Cayla, an innocent looking children’s doll gracing the homes of tens of thousands of kids around the world, was recently named an “illegal espionage apparatus.” It’s not the only smart toy, either. Practically every toy that connects to the internet is an open invitation for hackers, identity thieves, and predators—and it’s a danger […]
Recently, there was a shocking headline on the BBC. It said: “Home Security Camera Sends Video to Wrong Person.” Louisa Lewis had looked at her phone’s security camera app and noticed that she was seeing someone else’s kitchen. There was also a random person stood washing the dishes. Somehow, she was not seeing her own […]
Most of us have some sort of Caller ID on our phones, whether it’s on our mobile device or home phone. But what you likely don’t know is that Caller ID is an identity thief’s best friend, and it’s often used as a tool to steal people’s identities. So, is a scam likely Caller ID? […]
A mother recently claimed that her baby monitor had been used to spy on her family. A scene from a movie? Nope. It really happened, and it could happen to you too. This particular monitor was the Fredi WiFi baby monitor, but many monitors are equally as vulnerable. According to researchers, the devices can easily […]
There is no doubt about it; it’s tempting to use public WiFi. After all, it’s free, it allows you to minimize data usage on your device, and it can provide a faster connection. But while we all love public WiFi, so do hackers, and that puts your sensitive information—like bank details, credit card numbers, and […]
You’ve probably heard that a strong password is really important to keep your accounts safe. You’ve also probably heard that people are still not creating good passwords. But even if you are—or at least you think you are—hackers are smart and they’ve figured out ingenious ways to crack what you think is a secure password. […]
Before traveling to China, you might have an idea in your mind of what the experience will be like. You may expect to discover ancient temples, join massive crowds along the Great Wall, and you probably expect that you’ll also be eating a lot of rice. But for everything you expect China to be, the country […]
Here’s a shocking stat: More than a million kids were the victims of child identity theft or fraud in 2017. Surprising, right? Well, there’s more. Javelin Research found that two-thirds of those kids were 7-years old or younger, and about 60% of the children affected knew the person who stole their identity. Most parents don’t […]
Gone are the days when we only had to worry about viruses on computers. Today, your phone is just as at risk. According to cybersecurity giant Kaspersky, there were a total of 42.7 million mobile malware attacks in 2017. The company also reported that malicious mobile software threats were found in more than 230 countries […]
Let’s be honest: No one goes out of their way to spend time at the airport, but for those of us who love to travel, it’s unavoidable that we’ll be spending a lot of time there. Airport security can either go smoothly or become a stressful nightmare, and if I’ve learned anything from 10 years […]