When you picture a hacker, you probably imagine someone typing away in a dark room, breaking into computers with high-tech code.

From storing family photos to backing up business files, the cloud has become our digital storage closet. It’s convenient, accessible anywhere, and often free (at least up to a point).

Think cybersecurity is only for big companies with million-dollar budgets? Think again. The truth is, you don’t need to spend a fortune to stay safe online. 

When you think of identity protection, you probably picture antivirus software, password managers, or fraud alerts.

Coffee shops, airports, hotels—free Wi-Fi is everywhere. It’s tempting to log on without a second thought. After all, who doesn’t love free internet?

Imagine watching a video of a celebrity, politician, or even a coworker saying something shocking—only to find out… they never said it.

The internet is amazing—you can shop, work, learn, and connect with people all over the world. But here’s the flip side: it’s also full of scammers, hackers, and snoops looking for easy targets.

Gone are the days of obvious scams with bad spelling and promises of millions from a “Nigerian prince.” Today’s scammers are sharper, sneakier, and harder to spot.

Let’s be honest—most of us think our passwords are “good enough.” Maybe you added a number at the end, capitalized the first letter, or swapped an “O” for a zero.