While the internet has been plagued with spam & scams for years, lately I’ve noticed more of it coming over to Facebook as well. Now that most people {of all ages} have a Facebook profile page, it seems scammers have taken their efforts to the place where many people spend … [Read more...]
An Ode to 90’s Technology
Now that I’m about to have my second child, I’ve definitely been realizing that I’m a full fledged adult now. Granted, I have been for some time, but sometimes when I close my eyes I still feel like I'm back in school. Sometimes it’s high school, where I met Justin ten years ago … [Read more...]
The Second Largest Credit Card Breach in U.S. History- and What You Need to Do About It
Yesterday, Target announced that their security had been breached, affecting up to 40 million cards used for purchases in Target stores in the U.S. between Black Friday, which was November 27th, &this last Sunday, December 15th. A lot of data was stolen, including customer … [Read more...]
Cyber Monday Shopping Safety Tips
Note: This post is part of an ambassadorship with Hotspot Shield. All opinions are my own. The big weekend is finally here! From now until Monday, there’s a good chance your wallet will be getting quite the workout. Whether you’re picking up last minute Thanksgiving dinner … [Read more...]
The Internet is the Identity Thief’s Playground
I have amazing luck, you guys. Just this week, I discovered that I have unclaimed funds in England, received an encrypted email listing more compensation from a lady named Mary I’ve never met, was offered a buyer for my house {which I’m not selling}, and was sent something in … [Read more...]