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FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reports $1.6 billion in losses for Americans due to scams and fraud
A recently revealed report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) showed that businesses and consumers reported a staggering $1.6 billion cybercrime losses between…
How to recover deleted files on your Windows PC
We’ve all done it – clicked delete and accidentally lost an important file. So how do you recover a deleted file? This guide will show…
How can you check if your SSN was leaked on the dark web after the NPD breach?
Earlier this year, hackers stole nearly three billion records from the National Public Data (NPD) and posted the stolen details on the dark web for…
Why you should remove the hard drive from your old computers
Moving to a new computer? You should probably take the hard drive out of your old one first. In this article we will explain why.…
What Is a Wi-Fi Router and What Does It Do?
A router is your home network’s central control tower. It directs internet traffic to your devices (phones, laptops, tablets, etc.) and keeps them all connected…
Government says to add cybersecurity to your back-to-school list
The National Initiative For Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS), an initiative managed by a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) component, has advised parents to add…
What Is Encryption and How Does It Work?
Encryption is the process of converting readable information into a secret code to protect it from unauthorized access. Only individuals with the correct key can…