Smishing is sending a faked text to your phone in an attempt to gain personal information. This personal information can be used to gain access to other accounts.
Here’s a link with more information. It’s targeted at me, as a service provider, but it provides you with information you need as well.
The most common security issue I see on various computers and phone is the use of weak passwords. I was thinking about writing something, but then I found this article: The Ultimate Guide to Password Security. You will find that people argue about the details, but this provides excellent advice. There is no perfect security,…
… along with other annoying things. But today I was reminded of these emails when Jody showed me one she got that purported to be from Amazon. The folks who do this stuff know that a whole bunch of people shop on Amazon, so they create a fake email and choose a price that many…
Your pride in your child may represent a security, safety, and privacy issue.
Wordfence has an excellent post on this subject. While their post is aimed at WordPress users, the ideas are good for any password. My own comment is this: Use MFA – multi-factor authentication. This is accomplished in various ways, such as an app on your phone, a texted code, emailed code, and so forth. It takes…
I got these in the mail today, the day after Christmas, but they’re good for continuing visits, and they’re good year-round. Five Powerful Security Tips for Keeping Data Secure this Christmas
Many people have the impression that most computer hacking is the result of superior technical abilities, which, despite your best efforts, let’s an attacker get control of your computer or other device electronic device. It’s true that hacking involves technical skills, but a great deal of it involves simple people skills, knowledge of how people…