What is Ghost Tapping? Organizations such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) use the term “ghost tapping” to describe a fast-growing scam involving contactless payments. Currently, it ranks among the most widespread digital payment frauds, making it essential for consumers to understand how to safeguard themselves How “Ghost Tapping Works This scheme takes advantage of the Near-Field… Read More »
Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly – Issue #1135 – Now Available Online Cloudeight InfoAve Weekly, Issue #1135, was sent to all subscribers on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 9:05 AM, U.S. Eastern Daylight Time. If you didn’t receive our latest newsletter, it’s because your ISP didn’t deliver it… or it’s in your spam folder. If you experience issues receiving… Read More »
Seeing Clearly: How Open Windows Magnifier with an Easy Windows Key Shortcut Do you ever find yourself squinting at your computer screen, trying to read small text or see tiny details? As our eyes get older, it’s a common challenge. But guess what? Your Windows computer comes with a fantastic built-in tool called Magnifier that can help… Read More »
Don’t Get Hooked: The Four Biggest Scam Threats and How to Avoid Them If you own a smartphone, tablet, or computer, then you probably already know that scams are everywhere. They evolve constantly, making it tough to keep up. But by understanding the common tricks scammers use, you can become your own best defense. Here are four… Read More »
Report and Fight Scams Using the BBB Scam Tracker The Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Scam Tracker is a free online resource that empowers consumers to fight fraud. Here’s a breakdown of its strengths and weaknesses: With over 70,000 scam reports in 2024 alone, Scam Tracker offers a large database of real-world experiences to learn from. Users can… Read More »
Google’s Free Dark Web Monitoring Helps You Protect Your Online Identity Keeping your personal information safe online is an ongoing battle. Data breaches happen all the time, and your email address, password, or other personal details could end up for sale on the dark web. Google is offering a free tool to every Gmail account holder to… Read More »