Consumer Tech and Safety
Focused consumer tech and safety articles with clear context, practical examples, source links where needed, and honest limits.
10 articles in this section.
AI deepfake sextortion scams: what to do immediately
A safety-first guide for handling AI deepfake sextortion threats without paying or staying isolated.
How to protect your phone number from SIM-swap scams
A practical SIM-swap safety guide covering carrier PINs, account recovery, authenticator apps, and warning signs.
What to do if your email is in a data breach
A calm checklist for password changes, passkeys, MFA, account recovery, and spotting follow-up scams after a breach.
Passkeys vs authenticator apps: which is safer?
A simple comparison of passkeys, authenticator apps, SMS codes, backup codes, and recovery risk.
How to spot fake AI tool websites
A practical checklist for avoiding fake AI websites that steal logins, payment data, or files.
Review extortion scams against small businesses
How fake review threats target small businesses and what owners should do before paying or panicking.
Fake VPN apps and browser extensions explained
Why fake VPNs and extensions can be dangerous, and what to check before installing privacy tools.
Fake AI apps: how to avoid malware
How fake AI apps use brand names, ads, permissions, and subscriptions to trick users into installing risky software.
AI glasses privacy: what buyers should check
A privacy checklist for cameras, microphones, cloud processing, bystander consent, storage, and app permissions.
Smart glasses subscriptions: worth it or annoying?
How to evaluate smart glasses subscriptions, AI features, storage, warranty, and long-term cost.