No, it is not safe to store your credit card information online, including on merchant websites or web browsers. The only way to ensure your credit card information is stored safely is if you keep it in an encrypted vault. Read on to learn more about the risks of storing your credit card information online and how you can secure your credit cards moving forward.
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) discovered in February that one of its servers had been sharing U.S. military emails openly on the internet for over two weeks without anyone noticing. This vulnerability affected U.S. Special Operations Command and other DoD customers. Shockingly, plain-text email conversations were exposed and accessible to anyone who knew the IP address of the unsecured server.
It’s important to keep your software up to date because updates enhance existing features, patch security flaws, add new security features, fix bug issues and improve performance for devices. Continue reading to learn more about software updates and how you can check if your software is up to date.
Scam calls are phone calls you may receive that are unsolicited, spoofed and claim to be from someone or a company they’re not. For example, you may receive a phone call claiming to be law enforcement and while the caller ID and location may match a legitimate police department, it has been spoofed to look legitimate. There are a few ways you can prevent receiving scam calls such as getting an app that blocks them.
The Technology Modernization Fund’s (TMF) latest awards targeting cybersecurity, zero trust, and classified cloud highlight the increasing importance of modernizing the federal government’s IT infrastructure to combat emerging cybersecurity threats.
You can protect your online privacy by being aware of and cleaning your digital footprint; using strong, unique passwords for each of your accounts; not oversharing on social media; reading privacy policies carefully and more. Continue reading to learn more about online privacy and the steps you can take to protect yours.