AI Is Being Used Against You: The Rise of AI-Powered Scams

The grammar mistakes that used to give scam emails away? Gone. AI has handed criminals a powerful new toolkit — here’s what it looks like now.

April 6, 2026 · 5 min · 

Your Smart Home Is Watching: Securing IoT Devices

Smart TVs, video doorbells, smart speakers, connected thermostats — your home is full of devices that are potentially watching, listening, and poorly secured. Here’s how to fix that.

March 30, 2026 · 4 min · 

Your Elderly Parents Are Being Targeted. Here's How to Help.

Criminals specifically target older adults because they tend to be more trusting and more financially secure. Here’s how to have the conversation and put protections in place — without making your parents feel like you’re treating them like children.

March 16, 2026 · 4 min · 

Protecting Your Kids Online: A Parent's Practical Guide

You don’t need to be a tech expert to keep your kids safer online. Here are practical, realistic steps that actually work — without turning your home into a surveillance state.

March 2, 2026 · 4 min · 

What Is the Dark Web, Really?

The dark web sounds terrifying. The reality is less dramatic — but still worth understanding, especially if your personal information has shown up there.

February 16, 2026 · 4 min · 

Unfolding of a Scam

A step-by-step account of a classic cashier’s check overpayment scam — with the full email and text exchange.

February 9, 2026 · 11 min · 

Guide to Credit Freeze

Freezing your credit is the single best thing you can do after a data breach. Here’s exactly how to do it at all three bureaus.

January 31, 2026 · 3 min · 

DNS: What It Is and Why You Should Change It

DNS is the phone book of the internet — and switching to a security-focused DNS service is one of the easiest ways to protect your family online.

January 22, 2026 · 3 min · 

Home Network Equipment

Your ISP’s router is ‘good enough’ — but owning your own is better for security, flexibility, and your wallet.

January 15, 2026 · 2 min ·