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.

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.

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 Is your iPhone behaving strangely due to outdated software, age, or hardware problem?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On many occasions, we receive completely unexpected calls from phone numbers we don't know. Let's imagine the situation: you're sitting on your sofa in the middle of the day, and your mobile phone rings from an unknown number. You don't pick it up, but the first thing you ask yourself is, who is calling me? Is it important, or is it spam? There are valuable tactics to avoid receiving spam calls, and finding out who called me is one of the first steps to avoid scams and fraudulent calls.