Posts byJason Hanson

This week, I address reader concerns on how you can protect yourself at home, on the road or anywhere in between. Plus, how to get your little ones involved in prepping for an emergency.

Hackers are attacking smartphones with a new type of malware, stealing your personal information and putting you at risk. Here’s a simple way to check if your device has been infected.

From how to survive a plane crash to deciding if a DIY home security system is right for you, there’s a lot of good information to be gleaned from this week’s roundup.

If you’re still looking for a unique gift for the amateur agent in your life, here are six spy-themed tools that might fit the bill.

I don’t advocate violence for violence’s sake. But when it comes to self-defense, you should do whatever you need to do to get out of the situation alive.

It’s winter. The temperature is below freezing. You hear the sound of breaking glass. Your kids start screaming. An intruder is at your front door.

There’s a lot going on in the world, and it seems like some new danger crops up every day. From disunity in Italy to uncontrollable wildfires in Tennessee, here are your must-read articles this week.

When I worked for the CIA, a multi-tool was always part of my gear. And today, I still keep a multitool on me wherever I go because you never know when you’ll need one of these handy gadgets. Check out my top 10 recommendations in today’s alert.

We’ve got quite a full mailbag this week — covering questions from how to choose a home security system to the advantages and disadvantages of Kevlar cord versus paracord.

Most people don’t realize one of the most vulnerable points of any retail transaction is the moment you check out. Avoid becoming a victim of a point-of-sale attack with these tips.