Security
Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You’ve Opened One of Their Emails
Three Ways Spammers Can Tell If You’ve Opened One of Their Emails – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
6 reasons to add your passport to Google Wallet
6 reasons to add your passport to Google Wallet – androidpolice.com
Having an ID is essential for travel. Whether you’re flying domestically or internationally, you need proper identification.
Don’t use SSDs for long-term storage; do this instead
Don’t use SSDs for long-term storage; do this instead – MakeUseOf
SSDs are fast and reliable for daily use, and I wouldn’t trade mine for use as a boot drive. But you can’t trust them for long-term storage once you understand how SSDs and HDDs differ in the way they store data. NAND cells lose their charge over time without power, which means an SSD sitting in a drawer for a year or two might not have all your data when you plug it back in.
The Great Password Manager Migration
The Great Password Manager Migration: Why Security-Conscious Users Are Abandoning LastPass for Bitwarden – webpronews.com
For years, LastPass stood as the default recommendation when anyone asked about password managers. It was the name that rolled off the tongue of IT professionals, tech journalists, and casual users alike. But a series of security incidents, controversial business decisions, and the maturation of open-source alternatives have triggered a quiet but significant exodus — one that reveals deeper truths about trust, transparency, and the future of digital security tools.
Use a password manager? You’re still not safe (yet)
Use a password manager? You’re still not safe (yet) – How-To Geek
The digital world is messy, noisy, and occasionally hostile, and I’ve tried to stay at least a little security-conscious as more of my life has moved online. For a long time, that meant using a password manager and calling it a day.
Excel security is a myth:
Excel security is a myth: Passwords and hidden rows won’t save your data, but this will – Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek
Excel is designed for transparency and calculation, which is exactly why it’s so bad at keeping secrets. It offers plenty of ways to keep your data out of sight, but don’t mistake those for actual security. Here’s why your “protected” data is more exposed than you think.
Your browser extensions can see every password you type
Your browser extensions can see every password you type – MakeUseOf
Browser extensions enhance the functionality of the browser, and most of us have at least one third-party add-on installed. I always keep a handful of Chrome extensions installed for productivity, and some of them are ones I genuinely can’t browse without. Ad blockers, full-page screenshot tools, price comparison trackers, they all seem harmless enough.
Protecting Your Schwab Accounts From A RAT Attack
Protecting Your Schwab Accounts From A RAT Attack – youtube.com · Retire With Ryan Podcast
eScan antivirus infected its own users
eScan antivirus infected its own users – Security Now! #1063 – 02-03-26
Last week, two security companies – Morphisec and Kaspersky – both detected and reported
that the eScan antivirus product, published by a company based in India, had attacked its own
users after one of its update servers was breached and infected with malware. The event was
covered by BleepingComputer which shared eScan’s defensive annoyance over the bad press this
generated. BleepingComputer also reminded us that back in April of 2024 eScan’s update facility
was breached by North Korean hackers and used to spread malware to corporate networks. I’ve
often said that anyone can make a mistake and that sometimes mistakes can make us stronger.
But an antivirus solution has a privileged position in our machines and a second similar incident
occurring fewer than two years later should be a concern to any eScan customer.
Why I finally stopped trusting my browser with my passwords
Why I finally stopped trusting my browser with my passwords – howtogeek.com
Browsers come packed with features that no one thinks twice about using, but one of the most important ones is the password manager. Access to your credit cards, bank accounts, and social media logins are all stored in one place. Rather than trusting them to my browser, I’ve opted to use BitWarden instead.
Browser password managers have security
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
It’s within your power to take the steps necessary to stay safe and secure.
Staying safe online doesn’t have to be overwhelming. I’ll show you seven practical steps anyone can follow to protect themselves from malware, scams, hackers, and everyday digital dangers.
Has My Computer Been Hacked?
Has My Computer Been Hacked? – Ask Leo! – askleo.com
Clues to look for, steps to take.
It’s easy to jump to the conclusion your computer has been hacked, but it’s usually not the case. Regardless, preventing a hack is easier than recovering from one.
Has My Computer Been Hacked?
Has My Computer Been Hacked? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
A database of 149 million passwords was exposed
A database of 149 million passwords was exposed — and it could affect you – consumeraffairs.com
A cybersecurity researcher recently uncovered an exposed database containing more than 149 million passwords — and it was sitting out in the open for over a month, continuously updated as new credentials rolled in.
Digital Tools to Protect Older Adults From Financial Abuse
Digital Tools to Protect Older Adults From Financial Abuse – elderlawanswers.com
Older adults lose billions of dollars each year to financial abuse and exploitation. In 2025, adults aged 60 and older in the United States reported $2.4 billion in losses to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), per CNBC. Because so many incidents go unreported, the FTC estimates that the actual cost of elder financial abuse and exploitation is likely much higher.