Many people focus on living healthier lifestyles when we start a new year. So it's no surprise they turn to health-tracking apps for some help. Unfortunately, some of those apps are spreading annoying adware. We'll give you a list of shady apps downloaded millions of times and some suggestions to avoid malware.

Are you worried about Big Tech tracking you? Good! You should be. The good news is you don't have to sit back and take it. I've got some tips that will protect your privacy and stop Big Tech from listening and recording everything you say.

You know that strong, unique passwords are critical for protecting against hacks. But how much thought have you given to usernames? Are you still using one from 20 years ago that contains your name and birth year? Look through your usernames and check for these mistakes, which can risk account and device security.

When you own your own business, you're the CEO, the marketer, the IT person and the data analyst. Don't go it alone. Get Kim's must-read small biz tips every week.

The more we rely on our devices for work, school and our personal lives, the more we have to lose. Whether it’s bank accounts, personal data, photos, conversations — there’s just so much to preserve and protect. That’s why I recommend TotalAV’s industry-leading security suite. It’s easy to use and offers the best protection in the business. In fact, they’ve received the renowned VB100 award for detecting more than 99% of malware samples for the last three years in a row.

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