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Do you have your smartphone set to display all of your oncoming notifications on the Lock screen?
If so, you’re not alone because that’s the norm among most smartphone users.
But did you know that allowing your notifications to pop up on the Lock screen puts the security of your online accounts at risk?
What’s more, it also diminishes your privacy.
First, let’s talk about the security issue… [Read more…]
Did you know Google accounts are among the most frequently hacked accounts on the Internet?
The reason hackers love to target Google accounts is simple…
If someone manages to break into your Google account they’ll have immediate access to – and complete control over – every Google service you use. [Read more…]
If you do much shopping online you’re probably used to receiving emails letting you know when your orders have been shipped.
Many Internet retailers send out these emails as a courtesy to their customers. And they are indeed handy, especially when they contain the tracking number for an order you’ve placed.
Unfortunately, hackers and scammers are now sending out fake package delivery notices that could result in your login credentials for a retailer’s website being stolen and/or malware being downloaded onto your computer.
The scam typically works something like this: [Read more…]
Rick’s Daily Tech Tips Update for Sunday, December 10, 2023
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If you follow the news you’re probably aware of all the data breaches involving stolen passwords that have taken place of late.
The sad fact is there’s absolutely nothing you can do to prevent hackers from stealing your passwords and other sensitive info if they can somehow manage to break into the servers that are storing them.
About the only things you can do on your end is make sure you choose passwords that are secure and take care to avoid falling for phishing attempts.
But the above being said, there’s a settings change you can make to most any online account that will make it very difficult for a hacker to break into that account even if they somehow manage to get your password.