Carissa R.

Writing about personal finance + #tech @NextAdvisor. Cell-fie 🤳game may need some work. Johns Hopkins and @NorthwesternU alum

[MIT Technology Review @techreview]

Hackers have crafted malware that's designed to kill people. Here's what we know about it. https://t.co/nfKQ4zjb9d

[The Washington Post @washingtonpost]

Analysis: These are the four parts of the economy most vulnerable to cyberattack, according to Moody's https://t.co/t42mxryW9i

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

Are you making common cybersecurity mistakes 🖥️ that could jeopardize your job? Check out my latest post to find out if you are. https://t.co/JOskfJptw2

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

If you need to reset your password, make sure you choose a unique password that is
1) 12+ characters long
2) made up of uppercase and lowercase letters + numbers + special characters
3) devoid of personal identifiers and pop culture references

[The Verge @verge]

Nest is locking users out of their accounts if it thinks their passwords have been breached https://t.co/2oBUeqPk54

[Michael Osakwe @SFBayOsakwe]

(1/2) This #ValentineDay, those of us in committed relationships should consider the importance of financial discussions. Being on the same financial page is important to the health and success of any relationship. https://t.co/mvbRDWMFww

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

It turns out that it's actually really easy to accidentally reveal 🗪 your sensitive personal information in public. 🚌 Check out my post to find out 🔍 if you're making one of these 5 common privacy mistakes without knowing it. https://t.co/83FeOhXgTG

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

Before trashing old financial documents that don't seem to "spark joy" on the surface, make sure to read my post about how to tidy up your financial clutter. I list out different types of financial materials and when it's safe to dispose of them. https://t.co/zeV4ivacKE

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

Happy #LunarNewYear, everyone!

[Ashmolean Museum @AshmoleanMuseum]

Happy #ChineseNewYear #YearofthePig! 🐖 This small terracotta sculpture of a pig is from 15th-century Java, and was actually used as a piggy bank. Objects if this kind are extremely rare as they would normally have been smashed in order to access the savings 💰

[Tiffany C. Li @tiffanycli]

“Now Your Groceries See You, Too”

Walgreens is exploring new fridge coolers that use cameras to track your shopping behavior & your movements (including eye 👁 movement tracking). https://t.co/O8vqpxDc0k

[The New York Times @nytimes]

An iPhone bug allowed FaceTime users to eavesdrop, in an embarrassment for Apple. Apple said it had disabled Group FaceTime, the feature that was causing the glitch. https://t.co/SVMyVXkbW1

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

I've been ditching my debit card for my credit card in recent years. I explain why here: https://t.co/xhiFF70VEy

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

The U.S. government shutdown has set off a long list of headache-inducing challenges related to identity theft, and things aren't looking good for you and other consumers. Find out more by reading one of my most recent posts: https://t.co/YYRolr4Hof

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

It turns out that you may have to be more careful about what you throw out than you know. Get the deets by checking out my post on identity theft and dumpster diving. https://t.co/ULt5x9ATOh

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

Did you know that having the right credit card could help you achieve your New Year's resolution and your goals? Learn more by reading my latest post: https://t.co/F5GvPOO0rI

[briankrebs @briankrebs]

Phone phishing scams that spoof Apple are getting very good. No doubt other brands will be spoofed in a similar way, if they are not already. Please read: https://t.co/kWbisuLHMb

[Michael Osakwe @SFBayOsakwe]

An amazing piece of journalism that goes through lengths to highlight just how extensively the tech regime seeks to commoditize life. For any @NextAdvisor readers, it's a great compliment to my post published last week on notice and consent privacy rules. https://t.co/aCsir0jad5

[MIT Technology Review @techreview]

Powerful quantum computers could break today’s best encryption.
https://t.co/QEaVAsDlAS

[Carissa R. @CarissaAdvisor]

Did you know that thieves can steal identities through discarded devices? My latest post covers what you can do to securely dispose of your devices and protect your data. https://t.co/lBeqK4Cvjb

[The Points Guy @thepointsguy]

Here's how The Points Guy’s Chase Sapphire Reserve jacket was made: https://t.co/FRYOZ8ITQ8

[BuzzFeed News @BuzzFeedNews]

One of the men accused of running a massive ad fraud scheme confessed to police https://t.co/dxwPZ0uFhk