Category: Security Articles
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I Read 6 Months of My Own DMARC Reports. Here’s What They Were Actually Telling Me.
Every day, my inbox fills up with attachments named like google.com!iamgeek.com!1778025600!1778111999.zip. These are DMARC aggregate reports — the email-authentication world’s version of a daily attendance roster. Mailbox providers like Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Comcast, and Fastmail send them to tell you who’s been sending email “as your domain” and whether those messages passed the cryptographic checks… Read more
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Don’t Fall for the Fake Virus Pop-Up: A Guide to Staying Safe
A fake virus pop-up that says your computer is infected is a classic scam — the FTC ranks these among the most reported tech-support scams. That alarming, screen-hijacking pop-up screaming that your computer is infected with a virus is a classic tech support scam. It’s designed to create panic and trick you into calling a… Read more
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Enhance Your Security with UniFi Cameras: No Fees, Total Control
In today’s world, ensuring the safety of your home or small business is more important than ever. Security cameras are a powerful tool for deterring crime, monitoring your property, and providing peace of mind. Many camera systems come with hefty monthly or yearly subscription fees. UniFi cameras offer a refreshing alternative: local recording and no… Read more
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Is Your Home Network a Ticking Time Bomb? How to Defuse the Threat with UniFi.
Strong home network security starts with the box your internet runs through. Replacing your ISP’s basic router is the first real upgrade — see CISA’s guidance on securing home networks. In today’s hyper-connected world, your home network is the unsung hero of your daily life. It streams your movies, connects you to work, and even… Read more
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What to Do Immediately if You’re a Victim of Bank or Credit Card Fraud
Discovering credit card fraud on your account is unsettling, but fast action limits the damage. You can also report it directly at IdentityTheft.gov. That sinking feeling in your stomach when you spot a transaction you don’t recognize on your bank statement is unforgettable. It’s a moment of shock, violation, and panic. If a criminal has… Read more
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Data Breach Aftermath: Your Step-by-Step Recovery Guide
Discovering your personal information has been compromised in a data breach can be unsettling, to say the least. From usernames and passwords to Social Security numbers and bank details, the thought of your sensitive data being exposed is alarming. But don’t panic – taking immediate and strategic action can significantly limit the damage. Here’s a… Read more
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Staying Vigilant in the Face of Evolving Threats
Evolving cyber threats — from AI-powered phishing to deepfake voice scams — now target small businesses every day, as CISA regularly warns. Data breaches are now a routine part of online life. As we lean on digital platforms for everything from messaging to shopping, criminals get more chances to grab our personal data. So at… Read more