Does a phone’s password actually matter when it comes to cybersecurity against remote threats?

Quite often I see sites on the internet recommending that a strong password helps increase the security of your phone. I can see how a strong password would help prevent someone who got physical access to your phone from accessing its cont… Continue reading Does a phone’s password actually matter when it comes to cybersecurity against remote threats?

I am being spammed due to others using my cell number as theirs. How do I stop this? [closed]

TL;DR: How can I stop people calling my phone and sending texts?
Background: I’ve have had the same cell phone number for over 30 years. However, when I google my phone number I see four people who live 40 miles away have for the last ten … Continue reading I am being spammed due to others using my cell number as theirs. How do I stop this? [closed]

How can I defend against this targeted attack on my email, voice mail, and text message inboxes?

Some bot connected my old roommate’s name with my contact information. Each day I receive spam from websites related to his interests. One day it’s mortgages, the next it’s pro-life stuff, the next it’s stocks and then religious sites.I pr… Continue reading How can I defend against this targeted attack on my email, voice mail, and text message inboxes?