Kim Key

As PCMag's cybersecurity expert, I speak to industry professionals on a regular basis. Every interview is different, but there's one question I ask everyone: “What's the best cybersecurity advice you give to your family and friends?"

No formal cybersecurity training? No problem. Adobe's chief security officer tells us why cybersecurity leaders should seek people from diverse career backgrounds.

<p>As you trawl your favorite <a href=“https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-travel-apps” target=“_self”>travel apps</a> for the best last-minute summer travel deals, know that you’re not alone; online scammers are also searching—for you. Cybersecurity experts say that adopting a healthy amount of skepticism while shopping for deals can help to fend off would-be scam artists. That may mean changing some of your online habits, but as famous author and skeptic Isaac Asimov wrote in his novel <em>The Na…

Stop letting companies collect your data. Use these tips to keep your personal information safe.

South Korean pop star and BTS member Jung Kook found out about TikTok’s privacy settings the hard way. Here's how to lock down your TikTok account to avoid making the same mistake.

We talked to the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Crimes Center to learn what it looks for when hiring special agents.

There are big differences among popular ad blockers. We put them to the test to see which one is best for cleaning up your browsing experience.

<p>When my dad built me my first computer in the late ’90s and encouraged me to explore online, he didn’t post a list of cybersecurity best practice guidelines to follow on my wall. Instead, he gave me several free hours of AOL access via a shiny CD and a noisy modem and told me to have fun. The internet has changed since then, and staying safe online now requires families to adopt a different, more vigilant routine to reduce the risk of falling victim to <a href=“https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/ho…

Your public posts online can make you an easy target for criminals of all kinds. We tell you how to lock down your social media accounts—and why you should.

Your data is valuable, so businesses try to siphon it from your devices using apps and websites. We tell you how to keep corporations (and hackers) from collecting data without your consent.