Out-of-Office auto-responder? Don’t reveal too much

We’ve been writing a lot about why you shouldn’t tip criminals on your whereabouts. Don’t check in on social networks when you’re on holidays, no matter how beautiful the landscape is. Your frenemies will still be envy if you post those photos after you get back home. Don’t write on your blog bragging about the […]

Use a separate card for shopping online

The easiest way not to worry about shopping online: have a separate credit card that you only use for that activity. Transfer money on it every time you plan on buying something. Otherwise, leave it almost empty, only with enough funds for bank’s commissions. This way, in case someone manages to breach one of your […]

Find out what Google knows about you

Time to explore what Google knows about you from your searches, Youtube history, Chrome browsing, Android usage, Waze navigation and other Google services you’re using. To do that, use the new “My Activity” tool: https://myactivity.google.com/ In Google’s own words: “Data helps make Google services more useful for you. Sign in to review and manage your […]

Why we’re dealing with today’s cyber security challenges

I found this great video that explains how the Internet became so complex and why cyber crime emerged in the first place. You’ll get a much better understanding of how this entire cyber crime world started and evolved. I promise these 4 minutes will be well spent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdpxddDzXfE

Give me email securiteh!

Email – the place we call home when we go online. The contact we use for all our other accounts. The place we store everything from conversations with loved ones to documents and personal info.   It’s invaluable!   Can you imagine someone breaking into it?   If you want air-tight security for your email […]