Kim Key
Tech Writer at PCMag
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3 weeks ago |
pcmag.com | Kim Key
Lock down your online accounts using multi-factor authentication (MFA). This method uses a password (something you know) and a code or message on your phone (something you physically have) to make it harder for hackers to get into your accounts. Create and store strong, unique passwords for your online accounts using a password manager. Install antivirus software on your computer and other devices, and keep it patched and running in the background.
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3 weeks ago |
pcmag.com | Kim Key
A few simple tweaks to your browser can reduce the amount of personal information you give up to advertisers and other tech companies. Here's what to change in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. On the internet, everyone wants your attention, data, and money. That’s why you often can’t read articles or watch videos without a bombardment of ads or other media running in the background.
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3 weeks ago |
uk.pcmag.com | Kim Key
If you've received a data breach notice from a company, you're not alone. According to a 2024 survey from US News, almost half (44%) of the respondents said they've been notified multiple times about breaches involving their personal data. Unfortunately, the information stolen in a data breach usually goes straight to the dark web, where it becomes fodder for hackers, scammers, and other digital ne'er-do-wells. Data breaches aren't the only way your information can end up in a criminal's hands.
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3 weeks ago |
pcmag.com | Kim Key
Anyone can be the target of a costly job or romance scam. I talked to Gina Tran, director of product for the popular Bitwarden password manager, about how to regain control over your financial accounts in a worst-case scenario. (Design: Lily Yeh | Image Credit:dem10/Yuichiro Chino/Andriy Onufriyenko/moment/Getty Images) All the action-packed adventure movies I watched as a kid convinced me that I'd encounter a lot more quicksand and booby traps in my adult life.
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3 weeks ago |
pcmag.com | Kim Key
According to a 2024 Statista study, 90% of US adults aged 65 and older use the internet. That’s a lot of people with varying degrees of comfort with technology and online fluency. Many elderly people are very comfortable online, but scammers often target the elderly with online scams first. Giulia Porter, a vice president at Teltech (the company behind RoboKiller, a robocall-blocking app), confirmed this. “Scammers tend to target areas that have an older population,” said Porter.
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