Watch out for fake online stores this Black Friday
A few months ago, I shared a story about how I nearly got taken in by a fake online store when I went shoe shopping. (I eventually got the shoes, thanks for coming with me…
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FTC charges online shopping tool Sitejabber for fake product reviews
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has made some pretty big changes to how companies are allowed to present themselves on the internet, effectively outlawing fake reviews, reviews posted by company employees, fake review sites,…
The Internet Archive and its 916 billion saved webpages are back online
Last week, hackers defaced the Internet Archive website with a message that said, “Have you ever felt like the Internet Archive runs on sticks and is constantly on the verge of suffering a catastrophic security…
How to save money and stay safe while shopping online with a VPN
Online shopping is a wonder of the modern age. With just a few clicks, you have access to just about anything you could ever want from the comfort of your own home. Unfortunately, this convenience…
India’s Star Health confirms data breach after cybercriminals post customers’ health data online
Star Health and Allied Insurance, one of the largest health insurance firms in India, has confirmed it was the target of a “malicious cyberattack,” some two weeks after cybercriminals claimed to post customers’ health records and…
How to lower your ping and latency in competitive online games
Competitive gaming can feel like an Olympic-sized endeavor for many. It demands time, dedication, practice, grit, and mental fortitude. You have to cultivate success from many angles — and part of that involves making sure…
VPN providers don’t protect your privacy online. Here’s what can.
If you’ve heard that a VPN provider can help protect your privacy and security online, don’t believe the hype. The truth is that most people don’t actually need a VPN. By funneling all of your…
Watch out! These 9 online banking scams drain your accounts
Bank customers who fall victim to cybercrime through phishing or other fraudulent methods are not only harmed in terms of the psychological stress and often onerous process of reversing the damage, but can even find…
Microsoft’s Xbox 360 online store just shut its doors for good
Back in August 2023, Microsoft officially announced that the Xbox 360 online store would close in July 2024. That day has now come—and with it, the era of the Xbox 360 finally comes to an…
10 simple security actions that keep you much safer online
Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. With some simple steps, you can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. The best part? None of these…