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Password Rules Have Changed and These “Strong” Myths Need to Go

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Password Rules Have Changed and These “Strong” Myths Need to Go

March 4, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Stop forcing symbols into your passwords. The advice that shaped online security for years no longer reflects how attackers operate, and clinging to those old rules creates more risk than protection. Sadly, far too many people are still using the … [Read more...] about Password Rules Have Changed and These “Strong” Myths Need to Go

The Fake Amazon Order Email Millions Are Getting — and One Click Gives Hackers Your Password

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The Fake Amazon Order Email Millions Are Getting — and One Click Gives Hackers Your Password

March 1, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A single email can undo years of careful online habits. That message claims you ordered something expensive from Amazon. It shows a familiar logo, a convincing order number, and a total that makes your stomach drop. It urges you to review or cancel … [Read more...] about The Fake Amazon Order Email Millions Are Getting — and One Click Gives Hackers Your Password

These Are 7 Things You Should Delete from Your Google Maps History

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7 Things You Should Delete from Your Google Maps History

February 24, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The map in a pocket does more than give directions. It remembers. Every coffee stop, every late-night search for a pharmacy, every address typed in during a heated argument or a rushed morning lives quietly inside Google Maps. That digital trail … [Read more...] about 7 Things You Should Delete from Your Google Maps History

These Are 8 Scams Targeting Men Over 40 Right Now

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8 Scams Targeting Men Over 40 Right Now

February 24, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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A man does not need to be careless to get conned. He only needs to be busy, confident, or a little curious at the wrong moment. Right now, criminals across the country focus on men over 40 because they see experience, savings, and decision-making … [Read more...] about 8 Scams Targeting Men Over 40 Right Now

8 Things You Should Never Post on Social Media During Tax Season — Because Scammers Are Watching, Not the IRS

Taxes

8 Things You Should Never Post on Social Media During Tax Season — Because Scammers Are Watching, Not the IRS

February 19, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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Everyone loves a good overshare until it backfires, and nothing backfires faster than posting the wrong thing during tax season. The IRS doesn’t lurk on your Instagram stories or stalk your TikTok feed, but scammers absolutely do. Cybercriminals … [Read more...] about 8 Things You Should Never Post on Social Media During Tax Season — Because Scammers Are Watching, Not the IRS

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Taxes

The “Tax Refund” Email That Installs Malware on Your Phone

February 14, 2026
By Drew Blankenship
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Around half (49%) of Americans are dependent on their tax refunds to make ends meet each year. As people begin to submit their information to the IRS, many are waiting with quiet anticipation for their refunds. Any communication about their refunds … [Read more...] about The “Tax Refund” Email That Installs Malware on Your Phone

The Hidden 2026 Tax Danger: Filing on Hotel or Coffee Shop Wi?Fi

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The Hidden 2026 Tax Danger: Filing on Hotel or Coffee Shop Wi-Fi

February 10, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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The idea of getting your work done in a cozy café or knocking out a to-do list from a hotel lobby while traveling can be comforting, even exciting. But when tax season rolls around, that same relaxed vibe can turn into a surprisingly risky backdrop … [Read more...] about The Hidden 2026 Tax Danger: Filing on Hotel or Coffee Shop Wi-Fi

This Is The "Identity Theft" Risk That Peaks Between February and April

Lifestyle

The “Identity Theft” Risk That Peaks Between February and April

February 10, 2026
By Brandon Marcus
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There’s a strange, almost predictable rhythm to the year: the holiday rush, the January reset, and then—right on cue—the season when identity thieves seem to wake up from hibernation with the energy of someone who’s had three too many … [Read more...] about The “Identity Theft” Risk That Peaks Between February and April

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