This Android setting is overriding your router’s private DNS – howtogeek.com
Even if you have a private DNS set on your router, your Android phone may not be using it. It all comes down to a single setting on your phone.
Scams
1. The ‘Brushing’ Envelope Scam
2. Social Media & Employment Scams
3. Microsoft 365 & Tech Support Scams
The best free password managers in 2026: Better security at no cost – tech.yahoo.com
Using weak passwords makes you less safe on the internet. If your password to a critical account is too easy to guess, hackers can break in without you ever knowing you’ve been had.
10 Hacks Every Bitwarden User Should Know – Lifehacker
The built-in password managers from Google and Apple are quite good these days. But if you’re switching between multiple devices and OSes, a dedicated cross-platform password manager like Bitwarden can really help. It’s open-source, encrypted by default, and most of its features are free on all platforms.
Password managers: What they are, how they work and why you need one – tech.yahoo.com
Most of you have probably heard the online security wonk in your life tell you that you really should be using a password manager. I recommended it myself as part of a list of 12 cybersecurity best practices, which I promise aren’t hard at all.
Best Password Managers for Better Security in 2026 – analyticsinsight.net
Password management tools are a lifesaver for protecting your sensitive information and securing your online accounts. These tools are a must-have in case of an account lockout or when you forget your password.
Yubico Yubikey 5C NFC Review: Packed With Features for Power Users – PCMag
You probably know that enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the best ways to protect your online accounts. A hardware security key, such as the $58 Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC, can serve as a second authentication method without relying on moving parts, batteries, or an internet connection.
Yes, You Can Use the Cloud Safely — Here’s How – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Are You Ready for Your Computer to Be Stolen? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Losing a computer to theft or loss isn’t just an inconvenience. Your personal data could end up in the wrong hands.
How to Set Up a Password Manager to Protect Your Accounts – technobezz.com
You want every account login behind one strong, encrypted vault instead of scattered across sticky notes, your browser, and your memory. A password manager generates long unique passwords for each site, stores them encrypted, and autofills them so you only ever memorize one master password.
Stop using these Wi-Fi passwords before your network gets compromised – howtogeek.com
What’s the status of your Wi-Fi password? I wager that if I surveyed most people I know, I’d find two groups split right down the middle: people who never bothered to change theirs, and people who changed theirs to something painfully easy or funny.
How to create a personal Bitwarden account – youtube.com · Bitwarden
Your browser’s saved passwords are seriously not as safe as you think – MakeUseOf
Web browsers have become the default password manager for most people. In fairness, they’ve earned the trust in most cases; Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Brave, and other popular browsers have all made huge strides in browser password security.
Microsoft Defender Now Automatically Isolates Compromised Devices to Stop Ransomware – Cyber Security News
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint has introduced automatic device isolation, a proactive containment capability that disconnects compromised workstations from the network the moment a high-confidence attack is detected without waiting for human intervention.
Passkeys Explained: Are They Actually Better Than Passwords? – youtube.com · Addie LaMarr
Can Malware Reach My External Drive? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Stop | Verify | Protect Your Money – citi.com
Scammers succeed by creating pressure, confusion, and exerting false authority. Knowing what to look for – and when to pause – can help you stay safe from their tactics
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Is Apple’s Passwords app safe? What iPhone and Mac users should know – expressvpn.com
If you use an iPhone, Mac, or iPad, you may have seen prompts asking whether you want to save a password after signing into a website or app. That’s Apple’s built-in password manager, Passwords.
Fake CAPTCHA scam can hack your computer – CyberGuy
You’ve seen CAPTCHA checks everywhere. You click a box. You move on. No big deal. Now imagine that same box asking you to press a few keys on your keyboard. It might tell you to open a command window and paste something. It feels a little odd. Still, the page looks real.
FinancialContent – The Weakest Link in Your Financial Security Is Probably Your Password Habits – PulseBulletin.com
Most investors spend considerable time thinking about risk. Market risk, concentration risk, inflation risk. They diversify portfolios, set stop-losses, and track sector exposure.
How AI Can Help Scammers Hack Your Email – familyhandyman.com
If you’ve got one of the world’s 2.5 billion Gmail accounts, there’s a new scam going around that should be on your radar.
How To Create and Use Passkeys – clark.com
Money expert Clark Howard has been using passkeys more regularly as more companies and services are offering the secure sign-in method. Here’s what Clark says about setting up a passkey:
Your Power of Attorney Can’t Pay Your Bills Without This One Thing: Here’s What to Do Now – 24/7 Wall St
Imagine your mother has a stroke. You are her power of attorney. You have her bank passwords written down in a notebook she left you. You sit at her kitchen table, log into her checking account, and the screen asks for a six-digit code that was just sent to her phone. Her phone is locked in the hospital drawer with a passcode you do not know. Her mortgage is due Friday.
Digital legacy: How to make sure your family is not locked out – The Sydney Morning Herald
We spend our lives building digital fortresses, which have never been more secure. Between encrypted password managers, biometric locks, and the new world of passkeys, our personal data is generally only available if we are present and consenting. So how do we make sure our family can access it if we die?
Your ISP logs every website you visit through DNS—these are the only 2 alternatives I trust – howtogeek.com
Your DNS server may log every website you visit, and if you’ve never configured a privacy-respecting one, you’re likely exposing your activity online. It’s not a technical issue but a legal one. I’ll go over which services I trust and why.
How to Share Two-factor Authentication to a Single Account With Multiple Users – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Your team shares one account, but two-factor authentication keeps locking everyone out. There are real solutions to this problem, and they don’t sacrifice security. I’ll show you how to set up shared two-factor authentication so everyone can get in.
Passkeys finally clicked for me when I started doing this – MakeUseOf
But after using passkeys for a while, I realized that it’s not all smooth. The moment you switch to a device running a different operating system, things can get annoying. For me, passkeys finally clicked once I stopped storing them in the built-in password managers on my devices and switched to a third-party one.
Still Using Passwords? It’s Time to Upgrade to Passkeys Now – PCmag
I probably shouldn’t talk about this on World Password Day, but no one really likes remembering passwords, do they? Even if you use a password manager (and you should), changing your credentials after a data breach is a pain.
New study reveals alarming trends in password security – sundaytribune.co.za
Expert analysis has revealed that 68% of modern passwords can be cracked within a day
I’m a password expert – and these are my 5 top tips for choosing a good one and keeping your data safe – techradar.com
In case you weren’t aware, today is World Password Day.
