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Month: January 2020

Never Respond to Emails Asking for Personal Information

Companies you do business with should never ask for your account information, credit card numbers or password in an email. If you have any...
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Bluetooth

Turn off Bluetooth if you are not using it on your computer or device. Not only does this make it more secure, but it...
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Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Router

The most effective steps you can take to secure your wireless network at home is to change the default admin password, enable WPA2 encryption...
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National Data Privacy Day – Update Your Privacy Settings

Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society. Data...
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Clues You Have Been Hacked

Some of the most common indicators that you may have been hacked include the following: Your friends tell you that they have received odd...
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Dark Web

The Dark Web is a network of systems connected to the Internet designed to share information securely and anonymously. These capabilities are abused by...
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Social Media Privacy Settings

Privacy settings on social networks have limited value. They are confusing to configure and change often. Ultimately, if you do not want your parents...
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Fake Browser Updates

Fake browser updates are dangerous. If you initiate a download, you will expose your device, your data and our organization to a cyber attack. The link below takes you to...
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Go With Passphrases

Passphrases are the strongest type of passwords and the easiest to remember. Simply use an entire sentence for your password, such as “What time...
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Smart Home Devices

Nowadays most of us have numerous devices in our homes connected to the Internet, from thermostats and gaming consoles to baby monitors, door locks...
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