Someone sets up an open-access Wi-Fi hotspot in a high-traffic area such as a coffee shop or airport that’s connected to their laptop. Once you join, this person has access to your computer and mines it for financial and personal data. Keep your devices safe by...
Someone duplicates a social network profile belonging to a friend and then adds you. Once you confirm, the person has access to personal information that can be used to hack into your accounts, such as your birthday, parents’ names, and pets’ names. They can also...
Scammers access one of your associates’ email accounts or social networks and send out fake emails or direct messages to all of his or her contacts. They often include an attachment or a link to a fraudulent file-sharing website and ask you to download a...
