Last Tuesday, a major retailer confirmed customer accounts were accessed due to credential stuffing ā attackers using stolen usernames and passwords from other breaches. This happens daily; our digital lives are built on countless online logins that require constant vigilance. Protecting those connections isn’t about becoming an IT expert but establishing habits minimizing risk if […]
Facebookās AI Search: Get Answers, Not Just Links
On June 15, 2026, Meta launched āAI Modeā for Facebook search ā a significant change to how you find information on the platform. Instead of just providing links related to your query, it now attempts direct answers pulled from public conversations across its apps. This update isnāt about *replacing* traditional searches; instead AI mode adds […]
Fortinet Firewall Breaches: What’s Happening & How to Protect Yourself
Accenture, Comcast, Foxconn ā these are just a few of the major companies recently impacted by widespread attacks targeting Fortinet firewalls and VPN devices. Cybercriminals exploited easily guessed credentials to gain unauthorized access (TechCrunch report), demonstrating a critical failure in basic cybersecurity hygiene at scale. The compromise affects over 30,000 internet-facing Fortinet devices across almost […]
Spot AI Scams Before They Spot You: Norton & ChatGPT Team Up
You just received a text claiming your bank account has been compromised, urging immediate action via an unfamiliar link. Before panic sets in ā or you click anything ā there’s now help available directly within the very technology scammers are exploiting. Norton is integrating its AI-powered scam detection capabilities into ChatGPT giving users instant threat […]
Simple Steps to Stronger Online Security
Last week, millions of Trello users received password reset emails after a phishing attack targeted their accountsāa stark reminder that even widely used platforms arenāt immune. It highlights how vital basic account security practices are for *everyone*. This isn’t about becoming an IT expert; it’s embracing easy habits to dramatically reduce your risk online. Cyberattacks […]