The Equifax security breach may have exposed private information belonging to almost half the U.S. population, so you should definitely pay attention. Credit reporting agencies work differently from other data companies, so while you may never have dealt with Equifax, their servers were still likely to have your data. Read more…
Archive for September, 2017
Here’s What You Can Do About That Equifax Data Breach
Comments Off on Here’s What You Can Do About That Equifax Data BreachReply ASAP: New app freezes your kid’s phone until they answer your messages
Comments Off on Reply ASAP: New app freezes your kid’s phone until they answer your messagesA father who was sick of his son not replying to his text messages and calls created an app to combat the issue. The app essentially takes over the recipient’s phone screen and sounds an alarm that won’t stop until the text or call is answered. “If you are frustrated that your calls or text [ Read More ]
What Parents need to know about Sarahah and Yellow Apps
Comments Off on What Parents need to know about Sarahah and Yellow AppsThe internet could be quite a dangerous place for children. They have young, fragile minds and can trust anyone. It’s easy for them to get carried away. While the Blue Whale Challenge has already killed many, apps Sarahah and Yellow, which do not monitor the identity of the person on the other side, pose a [ Read More ]
Bullying is everywhere; what are you doing to help make it stop?
Comments Off on Bullying is everywhere; what are you doing to help make it stop?Every second in the U.S., someone is being bullied. It happens to adults, children, co-workers, friends, parents, fellow students and even elderly people. Bullying doesn’t discriminate against age, race, gender, physical appearance or status. It can happen anywhere — school, work, at home or on the streets. With technology, bullying has become easier than ever [ Read More ]
Got teens? Four popular apps you need to know about
Comments Off on Got teens? Four popular apps you need to know aboutIf you’ve got tweens or teens who are on phones or iPads or similar devices, you need to stay vigilant about the latest “hot” apps. Many are targeted at kids under the age of 18 and are wildly popular because they are free and easy to use. But most also have pretty frightening features that [ Read More ]