How to Back Up Data to Avoid Ransomware Attacks

How to Back Up Data to Avoid Ransomware Attacks

I spent last Tuesday negotiating with a criminal syndicate based in Eastern Europe. They weren’t asking for a hostage exchange or a briefcase full of cash. They were asking for 0.5 Bitcoin because they had encrypted the laptop of a freelance photographer in Seattle. She was crying on the other line. Her entire portfolio weddings, … Continue more

How to Recover Money From Bank Fraud

How to Recover Money From Bank Fraud

It’s the worst notification you can get. You look down at your phone. Your banking app says you just spent $1,200 at an electronics store in Miami. The problem? You live in London. Or Sydney. Or Seattle. And you are currently sitting on your couch in your pajamas. That sinking feeling in your stomach? That … Continue more

How to Stop Instagram Scam Messages & Protect Your Account

How to Stop Instagram Scam Messages & Protect Your Account

I woke up this morning to three DMs. One was from a “jewelry brand” looking for an ambassador (I have 400 followers, so nice try). One was a threat saying I violated copyright laws. And one was just a weird link from a bot named @User99283. It’s getting ridiculous, isn’t it? Instagram in 2026 feels … Continue more