Digital Safety

A security alert email can create an uncomfortable feeling within seconds. “Someone tried to sign in.” “Your account will be locked.” “Unusual activity detected.” “Verify your identity immediately.” The natural reaction is to click the button and fix the problem before anything worse happens. That reaction is exactly what scammers try to create. Phishing emails … Read more

Over time, it is easy to give dozens of apps and websites access to your accounts without thinking much about it. You might use “Sign in with Google” to try a new service. A photo-editing app may ask for access to your photos. A productivity tool might request access to your calendar. A website may … Read more

Using the same password for several websites can feel harmless, especially when the password is long enough that you believe nobody could guess it. The problem is not always whether someone can guess the password. The bigger problem is what happens if that password is exposed somewhere else. Imagine that you use the same password … Read more

Your main email account is often more important than it appears. It may be used to reset passwords, receive security alerts, store documents, manage cloud files, access shopping accounts, recover social media accounts, and verify your identity when another service detects a suspicious login. That creates a problem. If your main email becomes unavailable, the … Read more