Skimmers are devices installed on payment terminals that intercept the information on your card's magnetic strip. Shimmers take things a step further by reading the information on your card's security chip. We'll show you how to spot both and give you some more secure payment alternatives.

You remember to clear your cluttered computer from time to time, but what about your smartphone? Our phones are essentially handheld computers, and when they overflow with useless information, their operations can also slow down. Think overburdened call logs, search history, and saved texts.

For Android users, try Clean Master or Magic Toolbox. You can use these apps to clean out junk files, clean your cache, delete cookies, wipe out temporary files. Note: Both are free to use but ad-supported.

Tap or click here for direct links to download Clean Master or Magic Toolbox.

iPhones don’t have an equivalent app, but clearing your cache is simple. Tap or click here and scroll down to “Clear that cache.”

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There's no way to stop burglars from casting a covetous eye upon your house. But you can deter them. You can even catch them in the act, thanks to DIY security cameras. That's right: You don't have to break the bank to make sure your home is safe. Just follow these five tips.

When you own your own business, you're the CEO, the marketer, the IT person and the data analyst. Don't go it alone. Get Kim's must-read small biz tips every week.

Big Tech is supposed to safely handle our personal online data, but now they’re getting into the political game. I don’t want to be any part of that, and neither should you. That’s why I trust and use ExpressVPN.

These Big Tech companies match your internet activity to your identity or location by using your public IP address, but with ExpressVPN, no one can see your IP address — no one.

Did Facebook just show you an ad for something you talked about but never looked up? You may worry it's using your microphone. That's not true. Reality is a little more complicated. Here's how Facebook knows you inside and out — and how you can kick it out of your head.

Modern cybersecurity threats can be horrifying. That's why a security team created five posters inspired by classic horror movies to reflect the fear. Each of these demonstrates the fear you might feel when targeted by specific attacks. We'll break down each cybercriminal strategy so you can stay protected.

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NASA just rolled out its massive new rocket. Apple announced during its WWDC 2022 conference that the iPhone 7 won't get the iOS 16 update. It also revealed new devices and hardware — as well as new features coming to your iPhones, iPads and MacBooks. Plus, want to play old computer games online? Matt's got you covered. Also, if you have a Gmail account, don't miss out on this 30-second privacy check. It's a must for your cybersecurity!