Category: Staying Safe Online
How to Spot a Tech Support Scam
You open your email and find a message saying your account will be closed unless you click a link right now. Or maybe a pop-up appears warning that…
What Is a Password Manager and Why You Should Use One
Passwords are a headache. Most of us have dozens of accounts, and keeping track of every password is nearly impossible without help. A password manager is a simple…
What Happens When You Block Someone Online?
Most apps and websites give you the option to block another person — but what does blocking actually do, and is it the right tool for the situation…
What Is a Digital Footprint and Why Should You Care About It?
Every time you use the internet — whether you search for something, buy a product, or scroll through social media — you leave a trace behind. These traces…
Why Do Apps Ask for So Many Permissions — and Which Ones to Deny
You download a new app, open it for the first time, and immediately a string of requests pops up. Can it access your location? Your contacts? Your camera?…
How to Safely Get Rid of an Old Phone or Computer
Before you pass on, sell, or throw away an old device, there is one crucial step: making sure your personal information is completely removed. Simply deleting your files…
How to Tell Whether a Message Is Really from Your Bank
Scammers are very good at pretending to be banks. A text or email can look completely genuine — right logo, right colours, right language — and still be…
How to Check Whether Your Home Wi-Fi Is Secure
Most people set up their Wi-Fi router once and never think about it again. That is understandable — but a few simple checks can make sure your home…
How Browser Autofill Works and When to Trust It
When you need to fill in a form on a website — your address, payment details, a registration form — your browser can often fill it in for…
What to Do When a Website Says Your Password Is Wrong (But You Know It Is Right)
You type in your password — the same one you always use for that site — and the website tells you it is incorrect. You try again. Same…
How to Check If Your Email Address Has Been Involved in a Data Breach
Data breaches happen when a company’s database is hacked and customer information is stolen. Your email address — and sometimes your password — can end up in the…
What Is a Cookie and Why Does Every Website Ask About Them?
You cannot visit a website these days without a banner popping up asking you to accept cookies. Most people click “Accept All” just to make the banner go…
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