Have you ever gotten a job offer but something seemed off? What about an unexpected email or text from an acquaintance with a strange link? Has an old friend messaged you on Facebook about an exciting business opportunity? If you think something might be off, time to roll up your sleeves and do some good old-fashioned internet sleuth work. This is going to be a bit of a longer post, so if your sleuthing needs are in a hurry, use…
The lock in the browser bar indicates the website uses HTTPS, which signifies that any information you enter into the website is being submitted to the website in an encrypted manner. This means no one can read the text you type into a field except the website after you submit it. This is important because in the past hackers have been able to break into that transmission of data and intercept important items like your username, password, credit card or…
To put it simply, a browser is a software interface that allows you to navigate the internet. The most popular browsers by market share are Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. Some of these will come pre-installed on any electronic device you buy, and some you have to download yourself. From the early days of Netscape, there are now dozens of browsers available catering to interests like customization (Maxthon), integrated tools (SeaMonkey), and privacy (Brave). And now for…