Summary: Virtual private networks, or VPNs, are nothing new. You might think that the only people who need them are obsessed with staying off the grid. That’s not the case, and VPNs can even be used to unlock more streaming content on Netflix, Hulu, and more. We’re breaking down how VPNs work, who should use …
Summary: It’s no secret that apps on our phones have a lot of information about us. And when it comes to health apps, that information can be very private. Find out how popular health apps are, if they’re selling your data, and how to keep your information safer online. Want the tl;dr version? Grab EarthLink …
Summary: You’ve probably heard of email phishing, but there’s a new type of security risk in town. Meet smishing, short for SMS phishing. These arrive as a text message on your phone, and they’re not showing any signs of slowing down. Here’s what to look out for and how to protect yourself. Email phishing is …
Summary: Most smartphones have a built-in health app — in addition to any that you might have downloaded. But keeping your personal information private can be tricky — here are our best tips for knowing what you should (and shouldn’t) keep on your phone and how you can adjust your app settings to fit your …
Summary: WiFi is available almost everywhere these days — from the hotel you’re staying at to the coffee shop where you’re grabbing breakfast. It’s great that these networks are so easy to access… but that means it’s easy for hackers to access them, too. Get the top tips for how to stay safer when connecting …
Summary: If you’re planning to take your devices with you when you travel, you’ll want to stay as secure as possible. We’ve got the six hottest tips for keeping your devices — and data — private. And they’re easy to implement! No manuals or new tools needed; we promise. It seems like travel …
Summary: It’s easy to make jokes about the internet knowing everything about you — but it’s also easy to forget that someone is using all of that data to sell you more items. We’re diving into the mysterious world of data brokers and finding out just what they know about us… and what we can …
Summary: Our cell phones have become a literal lifeline for just about everything we do. From banking to healthcare to work to loved ones, most of us carry our whole life around in our pocket — so making sure you’re staying as secure as possible is more important than ever. We’ve got the best security …
Summary: As if growing up wasn’t hard enough, we all have to worry about staying safer online, too. So whether you’re a digital native or still wary of the web — and no matter how old you are — we’ve got the top tips to stay safer whenever you’re online. We’ve talked a lot about …
Summary: Tired of spam calls and robocalls? Here are 5 steps you can take right now to make sure you never receive those pesky calls again (or at least keep them to a minimum). Spam calls are one of the biggest nuisances of modern life — and they happen to everyone. According to Fortune and …
