Online Privacy and Digital Security Stories by Patti Croft

Patti Croft

Patti Croft has a B.S. in Computer Information Systems and an MBA. She also worked in Information Technology for 16 years and loves everything tech and gadgets! While she's not writing website content, she can usually be found hanging out with her cats and dogs. She has a passion for breaking down technical concepts into pieces that anyone will understand and utilize.

Articles by Patti

Learn How to Encrypt Your Emails

Do you want to protect your outgoing emails to ensure better privacy? Learn how to encrypt your emails and keep your data safe.
How Does Antivirus Software Work to Protect Your Private Data?

Antivirus software gets sold to protect your online security, but how it works may surprise you.
What Is a Computer Virus and Should You Worry About It in 2023?

As technology gets more sophisticated, you may think a computer virus is a thing of the past, but they may be more worrisome today than ever before.
What Is Malware and What Does It Do?

Most people have heard of viruses and malware, but may not know what malware programs can do. Here’s what you should know about the different kinds of malware and how it works.
How to Download Files Safely from the Internet

At some point, you’ll need to download files for any number of reasons. Here’s how to know if a download is safe or not.
How To Change Your Privacy Settings for a Safer Online Experience

If you haven’t checked your privacy settings, you could be exposing more data than you would like. Here’s how to update your settings to stay safe.

About the Author

Patti Croft

Articles by Patti

Learn How to Encrypt Your Emails

How Does Antivirus Software Work to Protect Your Private Data?

What Is a Computer Virus and Should You Worry About It in 2023?

What Is Malware and What Does It Do?

How to Download Files Safely from the Internet

How To Change Your Privacy Settings for a Safer Online Experience