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

Smart holiday shopping—How to safely secure deals and discounts for the hottest gifts

The holiday season brings new shopping habits—but do they put you more at risk?

14 Nov 2024 min read

What is smishing?

It's important to be vigilant and cautious when receiving text messages from unknown or unexpected sources.

7 Nov 2024 min read

Stay safe while shopping online this holiday season

Get ready to shop safely online this holiday season with our expert cybersecurity tips. Learn more about using trusted websites, secure networks, and VPNs.

1 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

A new wave of personalized sextortion scams—Using Google Street View images to startle targets

New-and-improved sextortion scam emails are being used to target people in the US and Canada, employing a more personalized and invasive approach than ever seen before.

24 Sep 2024 min read

The time I almost got scammed from my college email

A reminder to read your emails with a critical eye.

19 Sep 2024 min read
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