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Bail bond scams exposed: How to spot fraud and protect your family
You’re just going about your day when you receive a call or text from someone claiming to be a lawyer, a bail agent, or even a police officer. A loved one has been arrested, they say, and the only w...
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IDS vs. IPS: Choosing the right defense for modern threats
Intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) tools both help spot suspicious network, host, or system activity, but they respond differently. An IDS monitors activity and ale...
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Are chatbots safe? What to know before you share anything
Chatbots have become ubiquitous across the internet. They answer customer service questions, help with complex questions, streamline tasks at work, and assist with everything from writing emails to fi...
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ChatGPT age verification: What it means for your privacy and access
In January 2026, OpenAI introduced an age prediction system that identifies whether a ChatGPT account likely belongs to a user under 18 and now applies stricter content rules to those accounts, framin...
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What is a deepfake? Meaning, risks, and how to spot one
A deepfake is synthetic media (images, audio, or video) created using artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of making it appear real and authentic. These systems learn from large datasets and can...
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DDoS attack tools explained: Risks, warning signs, and ways to stay protected
Denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks are significant cyber threats capable of taking down websites, overwhelming networks, and costing organizations hundreds of tho...
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Free and open-source software (FOSS): What it means for security, privacy, and control
Free and open-source software (FOSS) is used in many of the tools you use every day. Browsers, operating systems, and encryption tools often rely on code that anyone can inspect, modify, and share. Th...
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How to disable Google Password Manager: A simple guide for every device
Google Password Manager is built into Chrome and Android, which can make it easy to overlook. When you sign into Chrome, it can offer to save your passwords and passkeys and make them available across...
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Does a VPN protect you from viruses? What you need to know
A virtual private network (VPN) is an important online privacy tool and an integral part of an overall cybersecurity posture. It encrypts your internet traffic, helping protect your data on untrusted ...
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Are DNA tests safe? Privacy risks to know before sharing your genetic data
Millions of people have taken DNA tests to learn more about their ancestry, biological relatives, inherited traits, and possible health risks. The process seems simple: take a saliva sample, send it t...
