“SIM Swapping” is a malicious attack targeting your mobile carrier that allows the attacker to gain control of your phone number to intercept any 2-step authentication or verification codes that may be sent via SMS text. Learn more about your SIM (subscriber identity module), what this sim swap fraud looks like, and how you can […]
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What is a Virtual Credit Card? Best Way to Mask Financial Data
A virtual credit card is a temporary credit card number that can be used for online shopping and certain over-the-phone transactions (when incorporated into Google Pay or Apple Pay). These disposable card numbers are designed to protect your actual account number from falling into the wrong hands. Virtual credit cards can protect you from having your […]
2FA vs MFA | Is Two-Factor or Multi-Factor Authentication Better?
When accessing sensitive information online, we want to make sure that everything we interact with is safe, secure, and protected. Whether for personal or business use, it’s important to consider additional access security, when deciding between 2FA and MFA. Logging into a website creates a traces of your digital footprint. While this doesn’t typically affect us […]
STOP Using Mobile Spy Apps (they’re dangerous…here’s why)
It’s tempting to think that mobile spy apps are the answer to the problem you’re having monitoring your kid, your spouse or your employee. But before you sign up for a spy app, you need to consider the associated risks. In this article, we’re going to explain exactly why you should avoid most spy apps […]
Can Virtual Credit Cards Improve Online Privacy?
It’s not uncommon for us to give out our credit card information over the phone, over email and on pretty much any online shopping portal that asks for it. It’s often necessary…but is it secure? Here’s a look at a privacy-focused alternative known as virtual credit cards, a service that promises consumers the kind of […]
How to Create Strong Passwords You Can Remember (3 Strategies)
You know you need to create a strong password for your online logins. Everybody does. The trouble is coming up with unique passwords for each account and then remembering them. Is that even possible? It is, I promise you. As proof, I’d like to share with you three simple password strategies to create strong passwords […]