hacking

Can My Computer or Signed-In Account Be Hacked from the Internet?

Worried that staying signed in leaves you open to hackers? I’ll explain why your router, firewall, and smart habits protect you, what the real risks to your accounts are, and the simple steps you can take to stay safe online.

A Hacker’s Four Favorite Ways to Get You

A security professional shared the top four most successful hacks that compromise business accounts. I’ll walk through them and show how they all apply to you and me as well.

Does Turning a Computer Off at Night Keep It Safer From Hackers?

There are reasons to turn your computer off at night or leave it running. Getting hacked isn’t one of them.

Why You — Yes, You — Are a Target of Hackers

Even if your bank account is zero or you’re just not that interesting, hackers are still after your accounts. Here’s why, and what you can do.

Someone Is in My Computer, Controlling it. What Can I Do?

When things behave unexpectedly, many people assume their computer has been compromised by remote hackers. Many of those people are wrong.

Never Attribute to Malice . . .

Malicious intent is commonly understood to be the cause of technological trials and tribulations. It’s usually the wrong assumption to make.

How Do I Hack Someone’s Account? How Do I Hack My Own?

These are oversimplifications of many variations on the same basic question. People want to hack into other people’s accounts, or even their own, for a variety of reasons. Some sound perfectly legitimate. Others, not so much. And others are just blatant attempts at theft, harassment, or revenge. What’s really scary is that I get these requests … Read more