Security & Privacy
Protect your devices and data with guides on antivirus, VPNs, passwords, and privacy settings.
Written by Ryan Foster
What Is A 5130?
What is a 5130? A 5130 refers to FINRA Rule 5130, which blocks certain people—broker-dealers, their staff, portfolio managers, and immediate family members—from buying IPO shares. What is FINRA Rul...
What Is Tcic NCIC?
Quick Fix: Can’t connect to NCIC/TCIC? First, double-check your agency’s login details. Then restart the NCIC client (version 2025.2 or newer). Don’t forget to confirm your firewall isn’t blocking ou...
What Is SMB Enumeration?
What Is SMB Enumeration? SMB enumeration is a network reconnaissance technique used to find shared resources, user accounts, and security settings on systems running the Server Message Block protocol...
What Constitutes Willful For The Purpose Of Circular 230?
Quick Fix Summary: Confused about what counts as "willful" under Circular 230 (as of 2026)? At its core, it means someone voluntarily broke a law they knew applied to them—motive doesn't matter. To s...
How Do You Build Credit With A New Social Security Number?
Quick Fix: Let banks, credit card issuers, and credit bureaus know about your new SSN. If you're eligible for credit cards that don't require an SSN, use an ITIN. Report all accounts under your new n...
How Do I Place A Fraud Alert With TransUnion?
What exactly is a fraud alert, and why would I need one? Think of a fraud alert as a red flag on your credit report. It tells lenders to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name....
What Are Industry Standard Frameworks And Reference Architectures That Are Required By External Agencies Known As?
External agencies usually demand that organizations follow formal governance frameworks and reference architectures—not because they’re optional best practices, but because these are auditable bluepri...
What Does It Mean To Sell A Call Option?
Selling a call option means you collect cash upfront (the premium) in exchange for the obligation to deliver shares at the strike price if assigned. If the stock finishes above your strike, you may n...
What Do The Letters In FICA Stand For?
Quick Fix Summary FICA’s just shorthand for the payroll taxes funding Social Security and Medicare. No actual “fix” needed—just confirm your stub shows 6.2 % OASDI + 1.45 % HI (total 7.65 % for you,...
What Is An Anti-fraud Security Feature?
Quick Fix Summary If a purchase gets blocked unexpectedly, open your banking app, tap the alert, and follow the on-screen steps to verify it. To avoid future issues, keep your contact details updated...