Borrowed from physical security, "target hardening" means making yourself less attractive to attackers. This series translates that concept to your digital life—no technical background required.
A real-world account compromise story: how a forgotten password, a data breach, and poor digital hygiene led to fraudulent charges at 6:30 AM—and what you can learn from our incident response.
February 9, 2026
I read 15,000+ words of Upside's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What I found: your gas savings generate a data trail that touches over 100 companies.
February 8, 2026
Five years of paying full price for password management, and I'd do it again. Here's why 1Password is worth every dollar for serious digital security.
February 8, 2026
A hands-on walkthrough for finding out what the internet knows about you—before someone else does.
February 2, 2026
You don't use the same key for your house, car, and office. Why would you use the same password everywhere?
February 2, 2026
Your phone and apps come with defaults designed to benefit the company, not you. Here are the ones worth changing.
February 2, 2026
You might be surprised how much of your life is one Google search away. Here's how to see yourself through a stranger's eyes.
December 2, 2025
Not every security incident is a hack. Understanding the difference helps you know when to worry—and when to just change your password.
November 2, 2025
You lock your doors and don't hand your wallet to strangers. Let's apply that same thinking to your digital life.
October 2, 2025