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What You Need to Know about the AT&T Data Breach

What You Need to Know about the AT&T Data Breach

AT&T, one of the largest telecommunications providers in the United States and the fourth-largest telecommunications company in the world by revenue, experienced a significant data leak, which became public in June 2025.

What You Need to Know about the Mainstreet Bank Data Breach

What You Need to Know about the Mainstreet Bank Data Breach

MainStreet is a community-oriented bank in Fairfax, Virginia. Established in 2004, it is under the MainStreet Bancshares Incorporated, a small-cap financial holding organization.

What You Need to Know about the Cartier Data Breach

What You Need to Know about the Cartier Data Breach

Swiss-owned luxury jeweler, Cartier, has had its website hacked and customer data compromised in the incident. Cartier, a subsidiary of Richemont, produces some of the world's finest watches, bracelets, and necklaces, which have been worn by Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, and Angelina Jolie.

What You Need to Know about the Coinbase Data Breach

What You Need to Know about the Coinbase Data Breach

Coinbase is a digital currency platform that allows consumers to transact using digital currencies, including Ethereum and Bitcoin.

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Why "Card Testing Fraud" Is Becoming a Major Threat to E-Commerce Businesses

Credit card and banking information is one of the major targets for data breaches and other cyber attacks. These details are sold on the black market and cost businesses and consumers billions in losses every year.

BNPL Fraud Risks: Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Is a Target for Cybercriminals

BNPL Fraud Risks: Why 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Is a Target for Cybercriminals

Buy Now, Pay Later services offer a more flexible method for online purchases. Consumers aren't required to make an immediate, full payment; they can instead split the sum into a schedule that works for them.

How To Get a Child an IP PIN and Protect Their Identity

How To Get a Child an IP PIN and Protect Their Identity

An IP PIN is a six-digit code that protects US residents from fraudulent tax submissions. Electronic tax filings require an IP PIN and Social Security Number, allowing the former to act as a form of two-factor authentication.

Protecting Your Address: What to Do if Someone Is Using It Without Permission

Protecting Your Address: What to Do if Someone Is Using It Without Permission

Most people aren't overly protective of their home address. They don't give it to anyone who asks, but they also don't find it too suspicious when an e-commerce website or application asks for the information.

Phone Cloning: How Hackers Copy Your Phone and How You Can Protect Yourself

Phone Cloning: How Hackers Copy Your Phone and How You Can Protect Yourself

Cell phone cloning was first recorded in the 1990s when analog phone networks were common. During this period, malicious actors exploited vulnerabilities in the analog system to clone phones and access services while avoiding any charges.

Juice Jacking: Why Using Public USB Charging Stations Can Lead to Identity Theft

Juice Jacking: Why Using Public USB Charging Stations Can Lead to Identity Theft

We've all been there: You're away from home when you notice your phone's battery is dangerously low. For most people, the quick solution is to find a public charging station and restore their battery power.

Why Some People Are Choosing a Permanent Digital Detox

Why Some People Are Choosing a Permanent Digital Detox

As our reliance on digital devices and technologies has increased, so have concerns about the negative effects of excessive screen time on mental and physical health.

Is It Possible to Erase Yourself from the Internet?

Is It Possible to Erase Yourself from the Internet?

Our digital footprint, the trail of data and information left behind while using the internet, can be overwhelming. It encompasses everything from our social media posts and the websites we have visited to the emails we've sent and the online searches we have conducted.

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How to Buy a House with Bad Credit

How to Buy a House with Bad Credit

Buying your own home is the American Dream, but it might seem out of reach to those with bad credit. However, the good news is, if your credit is less than perfect, you do still have options and in most cases, can still buy a home. Read More

How Secure Is Your Password? Tips to Improve Your Password Security

How Secure Is Your Password? Tips to Improve Your Password Security

Any good IT article on computers and network security will address the importance of strong, secure passwords. However, the challenge of good passwords is that most people have a hard time remembering them, so they use simple or obvious ones that pose a security risk. Read More

Top 10 Senior Scams and How to Prevent Them

Top 10 Senior Scams and How to Prevent Them

Senior scams are becoming a major epidemic for two reasons. First, seniors often have a lot of money in the bank from a life of working hard and saving. Read More

What is the Dark Web: Things You Need To Know Before Accessing The Dark Web

What is the Dark Web: Things You Need To Know Before Accessing The Dark Web

The dark web, also known as the "darknet", is a portion of the internet that lies outside the boundaries of traditional search engines. Read More

Secure Wi-Fi and Wireless Technology Security Tips

Secure Wi-Fi and Wireless Technology Security Tips

Your Wi-Fi network is another handy access point that hackers use to infiltrate your computers, steal your identity, and grab your personal details. Read More

Adult Friend Finder Hacked, 412 Million Accounts Exposed

Adult Friend Finder Hacked, 412 Million Accounts Exposed

Six databases that were owned by Friend Finder Networks, Inc. suffered a massive data breach in 2016, which cost 412 million users their accounts. Read More

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