Weak or outdated passwords act as open invitations for hackers, while data breaches and the dark web amplify the risks of identity theft and financial fraud. By adopting modern password strategies, like creating unique passphrases, enabling multi-factor authentication, and updating credentials regularly, you can stay one step ahead of cybercriminals.

Your wireless carrier has a digital profile based on all your habits and information you store on your smartphone. From your physical location to your online habits, this treasure trove of personal information is valuable not only to carriers but also to advertisers, data brokers, and, potentially, cybercriminals. So what can you do to stop this information from getting into the hands of cybercriminals?

Scammers are ever vigilant when it comes to compromising your personal data. These days they are able to disguise themselves as legitimate businesses and services to trick you into giving out your personal information. So how can you catch these scammers and what can you do to prevent these threats?