How To Hack-Proof Your Life: 10 Ways To Stay Safe On The Internet
Even if you don’t think you’re a target for identity theft online, it’s still easy to fall victim to various scams especially if you’re not aware which ones they are. The truth is, even if you live millions of miles away from your potential hacker, he or she can still get to you within mere […]
10 Ways To Ensure Your Security When You’re Home Alone
Living by your lonesome can be both a liberating and a nerve-wracking experience, especially if you’ve just recently tried to be independent. If it’s your first time in a new home and there’s nobody to nag you about getting up or ask what time you’ll be home (AKA your parents), being in the silence of […]
6 Basic Emergency Procedures Everyone In Your Family Should Know
Anybody can be in an emergency situation and the latter can happen at the most unexpected times. This is why it is important for you and the rest of your family to know the basic procedures to handle some of the most common incidents. Knowledge of first aid and how to administer them can save […]
7 Ways Your Social Media Account Is Putting Your Safety At Risk
Social media has changed the way we interact with friends and family. In fact, it seems it has helped bring people together by allowing us a peek into their daily lives and special moments. However, our accounts have also made us more vulnerable to people who want nothing but to cause trouble. While social networks […]
Online Dating Safety: 6 Ways To Prevent A Scam
The Internet is increasingly being a legitimate means of meeting someone for a real-life connection. This also applies in the search for Mr and Ms Right. However, sometimes in our excitement to meet and date somebody we met online, we tend to forego personal safety. Take note that while meeting people on the Internet is […]
How Elderly Homeowners Can Protect Themselves From Con Artists
Fraudsters and con artists prey on vulnerable people on the assumption that they are easier to trick into a scam. Elderly family members are a favorite target. Most senior citizens either have their own homes, have a “nest egg,” and/or have stellar credit, making them all the more attractive to criminals. Rip-off artists go door-to-door […]
Safeguarding Yourself Online: 3 Common Identity Theft Scams And How To Prevent Them
Technology, for all its glory, is not immune to attacks and being solely dependent on it almost always means you will get hit by a glitch or a breach at any point. According to reports, over 200 businesses have fallen victim to hackers in 2017 alone (and in the US alone). As tech developers scramble […]
Traveling With Children: 8 Safety Tips All Parents Should Know
The gift of travel is one of the best things you can give your family. The experience and the new knowledge that everyone gains is simply priceless. However, if you’re a parent traveling with little kids, it can also be exhausting and stressful if you’re not prepared. Family vacations require meticulous planning, particularly with curious […]