Cleaning up your social media and passwords: What to trash and what to treasure

Spring has sprung, the sun is out longer, and the birds’ chirping, peeping and tweeting in the trees have put that much-needed pep in your step. With the arrival of spring also comes the annual rite of decluttering and cleaning your living space. If you’ve already given your home a major refresh, next up should be a clean-up of the digital clutter that has invaded your computer and smartphone, as well as your home network and all the devices connected to it. There’s still more to digital spring cleaning, however.

Steer clear of tax scams – Week in security with Tony Anscombe

The IRS-approved tax return filing service eFile.com has been caught compromising people’s devices with malware for weeks, serving a strong reminder that cybercriminals are also well aware of the fact that it’s the height of tax season. We’re now down to its last days, and chances are that you have yet to file your federal tax return. If so, remain cautious and look out for criminals who may try to exploit the urgency of the situation to their own advantage.