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Extorters are demanding ransom not in cryptocurrency, but in prepaid debit cards. All the same, you shouldn’t pay.

How to protect your Instagram account and personal photos from prying eyes.

Psychologist Emma Kenny’s advice on how to keep children safe online in the digital age.

There’s no malware in the official Android store, right? We get to the bottom of this claim.

Scammers prey on people’s kindness. We tell you how to distinguish them from those who are truly in need.

Some employees handle lots of external e-mails, running the risk of getting hit by malicious spam. We explain how to protect company systems from possible infection.

Scammers are interested in your photos with ID cards. We explain why and how to stay protected.

When the apps on your phone don’t update automatically, and you can’t find the right setting, we tell you where to look.

Scammers posing as CIA agents demand ransom for alleged possession of child porn, threatening arrest.

A guide on how to disappear from Snapchat but keep the mementos you want.

We explain what file types cybercriminals most often use to hide malware, and how to avoid getting infected.

In this post we explain why digital clutter can cost you your job.

Ten tips to make your private digital life really private.

The story of a guy who just wanted to download a pirated copy of a game but got malware instead. It’s happening more and more often, and we explain why.

Things you should know about your home Internet connection: How to be sure it is safe and waste no time calling tech support.

When you’re ready to leave the privacy fever dream that is Facebook, make sure you have everything before you lock the door on your way out.

Changing passwords regularly is outdated. Use strong and unique passwords that are easy to remember instead. Here’s how to make them.

Ex-employees can go to extremes for the sake of revenge. How to terminate a work relationship safely and securely.

In this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss ways to help protect your family’s home over the holidays.

They say they have video of you watching porn, threaten to send it to your friends, and demand ransom in bitcoins? Don’t pay! We explain how this scam works.

How cybercriminals blocked Marcie’s iPhone, and how to avoid a similar fate.