Quick-Guide to Virtual Kidnapping Scams
Virtual kidnappings are on the rise. How to protect yourself and your family from this terrifying scam.
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Ask Trish: Setting a Secure Password
I’m wondering how do u set the best password? Like what to keep in mind?”
Ask Trish: Setting a Secure Password
I’m wondering how do u set the best password? Like what to keep in mind?”
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Wellness and Safety
Facebook Not Alone in Embrace of ‘Metaverse’
This post first appeared in the Mercury News by Larry Magid As you've undoubtedly heard, Facebook has renamed itself Meta. Some people thought that was in response to the company's recent troubles, but a company the size of Facebook doesn't go through a major...
Online Romance Scam Losses on the Rise. How to Protect Yourself
by Larry Magid Just in time for Valentine's Day, the Federal Trade Commission published a post saying that in 2018, there were more than 21,000 reports "about romance scams with reported losses of $143 million," up from 8,500 reports in 2015, with losses of $33...
Google Password Checkup Helps Make Sure You Have Secure and Unique Passwords
by Larry Magid Weak or compromised passwords are among the biggest threats to online security and privacy. Once cyber criminals get hold of your password, they can not only use it to break into your account but sell it to other criminals – often through the “dark...
How to Disable Facetime till Apple Fixes Serious Privacy Flaw
As you may have heard, there is a flaw on Apple Facetime for iOS and Mac that makes it possible for someone to listen in on what the microphone of another user hears even if that person hasn't accepted the call. It only happens if you add someone to a group...
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Videos
1. Generative AI for Families
2. Smart Digital Parenting: Navigating Screens with Children & Teens
3. New Gaming Research
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