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Nyrmah J. Reina

Nyrmah J. Reina is a managing editor at Gen who tackles online security and privacy from a lifestyle perspective.

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Ransomware is doubling down—What you need to know about the recent surge

Our experts at Gen observed a 100% increase of ransomware activity quarter over quarter.

19 Nov 2024 min read

Adware on the rise—Why your phone isn’t as safe as you think

Adware continues to be the most widespread on-device malware, with new variants popping up in the PlayStore and older ones picking up steam.

19 Nov 2024 min read

Baby Reindeer—The dangers of real-life stalkers

The popular Netflix show really goes into difficult topics, particularly stalking and how it can affect the daily lives of victims. Let’s dive into the ways Martha used to disrupt Donny’s life and what you can do to help prevent something like that from happening to you.

30 Oct 2024 min read

Deep web horror stories from the dark side of the internet

The dark web is a digital no man’s land where many peculiar activities take place. Check out these chilling, real-life deep web horror stories and tips that can help keep you safe.

23 Oct 2024 min read

Scary cybersecurity stories to tell in the dark

Turn off the lights and read these five fearsome frights.

17 Oct 2024 min read

How AI is being used this 2024 election season

It seems AI is everywhere these days—including the elections.

11 Oct 2024 min read

How to spot scammers when making political donations

Make sure your money goes where you want it to go.

11 Oct 2024 min read

Voting for the first time—4 cybersecurity tips for new voters

Here’s a quick checklist for first-time voters and tips to help them keep their personal information safe this election cycle.

3 Oct 2024 min read

White hat heroes—Your introduction to ethical hacking

Is hacking a bad thing? Not really. You can hack for good.

12 Sep 2024 min read

5 ideas to help you have the online safety talk with your kid

Knowing how to talk to your child about online safety can help them navigate the internet cautiously. Use these tips for easy and effective conversations.

10 Sep 2024 min read

Ransomware attacks continue to increase in the US, UK, and Canada

The Gen Threat Report, formerly known as the Avast Threat Report, has revealed a 100% increase in ransomware activity for the US, UK, and Canada; 66% in Australia; and a whopping 379% in India.

4 Sep 2024 min read

Protect your mini-me—How to prevent child identity theft

Worried about child identity theft? Our guide offers 10 steps on how to prevent child identity theft so you can safeguard your little one's future.

1 Aug 2024 min read

Beyond the baguettes—12 Paris scams and tourist traps

Paris is the place to be, hosting events like Vogue World and Tour de France. Unfortunately, where there’s a lot of people, there are plenty of scammers.

16 Jul 2024 min read