Social media sites like twitter and facebook have a dark side. Phishing requests are a common ploy by cybercriminals. Beware of blindly clicking on shortened URLs. Check your antivirus and anti-spyware protection.

Surfing the Internet means possible exposure to online scams. Learn the basics to teach your kids to avoid scams online.

Nobody likes being manipulated—and that’s exactly what happens to people when they fall victim to social engineering scams online. In addition to using more sophisticated malware, ransomware, and viruses, online criminals have become increasingly aware of the use and power psychology plays in weaving believable online fiction.

With copycat apps growing on official app stores, it’s harder than ever to know whether an app you’re downloading is genuine.

If you have a Yahoo account, you need to change your password now. If you reuse that password on any other online accounts, you should change that too.

When it comes to free apps, there still may be a price, although it doesn’t always cost the user. There are other ways applications can earn revenue, such as running advertisements within the app itself.

Ticketmaster UK Breach: Customers’ Personal Data & Credit Card Information Possibly Stolen

Hundreds of malicious apps are showing up on the Google Play Store, disguised as legitimate applications.