Hackers, identity thieves, snooping relatives, the NSA, data breaches – the list of security threats in the digital world doesn’t end. It doesn’t matter if you use a computer, smartphone, tablet, home media box or don’t do much with technology at all. There’s always a danger you’ll need to confront.
Here’s everything you need to know to stay safe:
Computer security
Windows
- 3 free downloads for optimum Windows security
- 3 security programs that should be on every computer and laptop
- 5 steps you need to take so you don’t get hacked
Mac
Mobile security
- Free way to track GPS, phone calls, text messages and web activity on a phone
- How to know if someone blocked your number
- Block your cell phone number from caller ID with this one trick
- Apps that give your smartphone a second number
- How to remove viruses from your iPhone or iPad
- 3 things you need to know about the Do Not Call Registry
Online security
- Create a strong password you won’t forget
- How to protect your privacy on neighborhood sites like Nextdoor
- Beware! This spoofed Apple phone call looks so convincing
- Get this free tool to stop creepy online tracking
- One thing you need to do now to protect your online accounts and cell phone number
- How to avoid dangerous online shopping scams
- How to spot dangerous phishing scams
- 6 mistakes that put you at risk for identity theft
General security
- 5 essential router security settings you need to check now
- Is someone stealing your internet? Here’s how to protect your Wi-Fi
- Your complete guide to choosing and setting up a VPN