Security
Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups
Stop trusting flash drives for long-term backups—this forgotten 90s format lasts over a century – howtogeek.com
If you’re wondering just how long different storage media can store your data, either because you’re looking for a long-term storage solution or are just curious, you’ve come to the right place since this piece talks just about that. Let’s see which storage media can keep your data around the longest.
How to create a strong password
How to create a strong password – Forbes Advisor
Passwords are the first line of defense against any cyberattacks,’ says Rahul Telang, professor of information systems at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College. ‘Strong passwords can protect against identity theft, sensitive information and brute-force attacks by hackers trying to guess a password.
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.
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online
Internet Safety: 7 Steps to Staying Safe Online – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Winter SHIELD for the Individual User
Winter SHIELD for the Individual User | Federal Bureau of Investigation
The delivery of these presentations is a bit dry, but the information contained is very useful.
- FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part One
- FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part Two
- FBI Seattle: Winter SHIELD for the Individual User, Part Three
Operation Winter SHIELD: Ten Actions to Improve Cyber Resilience – List of actions that organizations can take to improve resilience against cyber intrusions
Microsoft’s April Windows update fixes 165 flaws
Microsoft’s April Windows update fixes 165 flaws, one exploited zero-day – cyberinsider.com
Microsoft has released its April 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, to fix security bugs across the operating system.
Digital Fraud Is On The Rise
Digital Fraud Is On The Rise – Here’s What Consumer Reports Recommends For Protection – BGR – bgr.com
Digital fraud refers to the use of technology to perform malicious activities, such as stealing money and personal data from individuals. According to the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, nearly half of Americans who were questioned (48%) had encountered a digital scam, and 19% of them (accounting for 9% of all Americans) lost money as a result.
Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans
Identity theft losses surge 70% for older Americans – CyberGuy – cyberguy.com
The FBI has just released its latest annual internet crime report, and the numbers are staggering: Americans filed 1,008,597 complaints with the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) last year, with losses nearing $20.9 billion.
Your DNS server knows every website you visit
Your DNS server knows every website you visit—here’s why Google’s 8.8.8.8 is different – howtogeek.com
At some point, you’ve probably been told that switching your DNS server to 8.8.8.8—or some other alternative—might be the cure for your internet problems.
Is Your Password Really Safe? Here’s How Hackers Crack It in Seconds
Is Your Password Really Safe? Here’s How Hackers Crack It in Seconds – m.dailyhunt.in
However, despite increasing awareness about cybersecurity, many users still rely on weak and predictable passwords, making them easy targets for hackers.
– Use password managers to protect against scammers
Use password managers to protect against scammers | 2WTK – youtube.com · WFMY News 2
Should I Cover My Webcam When I’m Not Using It?
Should I Cover My Webcam When I’m Not Using It? – youtube.com · Ask Leo!
Why I Stopped Using Chrome’s Built-in Password Manager
Why I Stopped Using Chrome’s Built-in Password Manager – digitbin.com
Chrome’s password manager is a structural gamble?
The M127 incident was not a freak accident. It exposed something I had not fully thought through. Chrome’s password manager is not a standalone product. It is a feature wired into a browser and tied to a Google account sync cycle.
Google Wallet’s big redesign starts rolling out
Google Wallet’s big redesign starts rolling out and your favorites just got easier to reach – AndroidAuthority
For the past few months, Google has been testing a few key interface upgrades for the Wallet app to make important or most frequently used passes easier to access. While we’ve brought you early previews of these features from tinkering with the app internally, Google is now officially rolling out these visual upgrades.
Family Cybersecurity Guide: Protect Your Home Network
Family Cybersecurity Guide: Protect Your Home Network – discoveryalert.com.au
The digital transformation of family life has created an unprecedented convergence of convenience and vulnerability. As households integrate everything from smart thermostats to AI-powered homework assistants, the traditional security perimeter has dissolved entirely.