The worldwide spread of COVID-19, or the Coronavirus, has put most people in a heightened state of alertness. During this time, it's more important than ever to be aware of dangerous schemes that want to steal your personal information and money. You should also know how to spot and avoid false information about the pandemic.

By now, many people thankfully know to watch for phishing emails that want to steal your personal information. However, it's vital that you don't let your guard down, because malicious actors have turned to SMS texting as a new favorite method of attack.

Chances are that while browsing the internet, you've come across a box like this many times:

This little test is known as a CAPTCHA. But what exactly is this, and why do so many websites require you to complete it? Let's find out.
What Is a CAPTCHA?
CAPTCHA is an acronym that stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.

People are usually concerned about their Windows computers picking up malware, and infection is sometimes a worry on Android. But iPhone users don't typically worry about viruses.

Let's examine this and see if it's well-founded to believe that your iPhone can't get a virus or other form of malware.

Whether you're shopping online during major events like Black Friday and Prime Day, or just enjoy the convenience of buying products via the internet, you should be aware of some basic security tips.

Shopping online is handy, but it also opens you up to threats that you might not face when buying offline.

Your business probably has several types of insurance policies to protect against the worst if something goes wrong. But you might have questions about a relatively new form of insurance: cybersecurity insurance, also known as cyber insurance.

Let's look at what cyber insurance is, what it typically protects, and why your business should consider it.

While email spam is the most common form of unwanted communication, it's far from the only type most people deal with. You've probably received a good share of junk text messages and annoying phone calls on your phone.

If you're not sure what to do about text message spam and unwanted phone calls, we'll show you the ways to fight back.

The threat from ransomware continues to spread and grow even worse. Recently, multiple local municipalities have been hit with ransomware, crippling their systems and taking up a lot of time in recovery.

Even more worrying is the trend of companies paying ransoms through insurance.

Scams are common online thanks to phishing email, spoofed websites, and malicious ads. But some scammers still go after their victims using phone calls.

To protect against these, you should be aware of some general signs that the person talking to you is a scammer.

In September 2017, Equifax alerted consumers that attackers had breached the company and stolen critical data on over 140 million people. This was one of the most drastic data breaches in history.

A few years later, Equifax has finally come to a settlement over this matter.