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Passwords, Passkeys, and the New Way We Log In
How Signing Into Websites Has Changed Introduction During this week’s KFGO tech segment, we talked about something most of us deal with…
Passwords
🔐 The New Password Best Practices (According to NIST 2025)
Here’s the new way to think about passwords: 💼 Why I Recommend Bitwarden At DarkHorse IT, we recommend Bitwarden because it’s open…
Freedom & Privacy: Our Favorite Digital Tools to Celebrate Independence Day
Every year on the Fourth of July, we celebrate the moment America declared independence from an oppressive government. It’s a good reminder…
Could a Hacker Walk Right Into Your Life? Here’s How To Not Be Their Next Victim.
“If a hacker wanted into your life right now—could they walk through the front door?” 🔓 Most people are just one click…
Data Breaches Fueling Advanced Email Scams: What You Need to Know
Data breaches are more than just a risk; they’ve become an almost constant threat. With massive leaks like the National Public Database…
Protect Your Social Media from Hackers: There Is No 1-800 Number for Help
What happens if your social media account gets hacked? One of the most startling realizations is that there’s no 1-800 number to…
Don’t Lose Control of Your Facebook Account to Hackers: Here’s How to Lock It Down
We’ve all heard the horror stories: a friend’s Facebook account gets hacked, scammers take over, and suddenly, their profile, pages, and groups…
NSA’s Best Practices for Securing Your Home Network
As our homes become increasingly connected, ensuring the security of our home networks is more critical than ever. The National Security Agency…
Bitwarden Setup & Usage Guide for Individual Users
Table of Contents Introduction Bitwarden is an open‑source password manager that keeps your login credentials, payment cards and secure notes encrypted on…
Protect Your Email: Your First Line of Cyber Defense
In today’s digital age, email is more than just a tool for communication; it’s the gateway to our online identity. From personal…
What scams should we be worried about?
Jeff Carney, the owner of DarkHorse IT, talks about what scams we should be worried about, how we should secure our home…
Password Security Episode #1
In the latest episode of ‘Talkin’ Tech,’ Jeff Carney, the esteemed Owner of DarkHorse IT, delves into the critical topic of cybersecurity,…