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7 Steps for Developing a Data Breach Response Plan

Data breaches are a constant threat these days. One click on a malicious link could send tons of customer information flying out the window. Even with all the strategies and tools to prevent them, unauthorized people keep gaining access to sensitive data. So, maybe it’s not a matter of whether your company will ever experience a data breach but about when. The million-dollar question is: will you be ready to respond effectively against hackers when the time comes?

Taking Control of Your Inbox: How to Stop Spam Emails

In 2023, over 45% of all emails worldwide were spam - the digital equivalent of junk mail. Spam emails are an unsolicited nuisance and a pervasive problem overwhelming the Internet's email systems. Some spam is simply unwanted marketing and advertising from legitimate businesses, but some of it is much worse. It can quickly overwhelm your inbox and wreak havoc on your device. And yes, mobile phones can get viruses just like computers.

Identity Theft: What It Is, How To Prevent It, and Why It's Terrible

Identity theft is one of the things you never expect to happen to you until it does. The scariest part is not the theft itself but what follows after. Victims of identity theft don't often discover their financial, reputational, and bureaucratic lives are destroyed until long after the crime was committed. This delay makes it extremely difficult for authorities to investigate identity theft cases.

Digital Gift Cards and Cybersecurity: Ensuring Safe Transactions in the Digital Age

There are numerous ways for people to pay for products, from traditional methods such as cash or credit cards to gift cards and cryptocurrencies. Interestingly, hackers have found ways to access and misuse each of these methods. Gift cards are a wholesome idea—there’s nothing better than receiving one from your favorite store. However, even gift cards aren’t completely safe. This doesn’t mean you should ignore a gift card you received as a present.

iPhone Security: How to Remove A Hacker From My iPhone

We have all become pretty familiar with our smartphones due to the amount of time we spend on them. According to recent data, the average user spends 3 hours and 15 minutes on their phones every day. As a result, the chance of you noticing something is not quite right with your phone is quite high. However, knowing the cause of the problem and how to fix it can be slightly more difficult. Is your iPhone behaving strangely due to outdated software, age, or hardware problem?

Is OneDrive Safe? What You Need to Know About OneDrive's Privacy Policy

How often do you read and review the terms and conditions when signing up for a service? Or stay updated with the privacy settings of companies that monitor your data? We often hit the accept button to complete the signing-up process as quickly as possible so we can start using the product, whether it be for cloud storage, streaming, or video games. In doing so, we often risk putting our data in the company's control, leaving us unsure about how exactly they use this data or how they keep it secure.

Internxt Free Online File Converter: How to Securely Convert Your Files

Juggling different file formats can become a real headache. If you’ve ever received an incompatible file and are unsure how to access it or what format you need, the best solution is a file converter. However, not all file converters can solve your problem. Many have limits on the number of conversions you can make. For some file converters, you can only convert up to 5 files, leaving you to wait up to an hour until you can use the service again unless you pay for unlimited conversions.

New Feature: WebDAV Is Now Available Alongside Internxt's CLI Tool

Internxt is thrilled to announce we have released a new feature that our users have requested: WebDAV support! Now, with a WebDAV server, you can get even more out of your Internxt membership, such as file management, remote access, and the same emphasis on security implemented throughout the entire product suite. To learn more about downloading the Internxt CLI and using WebDAV, visit our help center article.

How To Prevent SIM Swap Fraud: 7 Tips to Prevent SIM Swapping

Today, consumers can shop, sell, research, and work using their smartphones. Advancements in technology have made it possible for users to complete countless transactions through their phones anywhere and anytime. One of the most common phone scams targeting modern consumers is subscriber identity module (SIM) swapping. This short guide will outline the dangers of this subtle attack on devices and how consumers can protect themselves.

How to Monitor and Protect Your Google Activity History

Imagine someone having access to all your documents, photos, and even your browsing history. It may sound like something out of 1984, but using Google’s products can be a nightmare for your privacy. Despite this, Google Drive has over 200 million active users choosing to store their files with Google. Although Google offers many features with Drive, Chrome, and YouTube, and more,this convenience comes at a cost—your privacy.