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Dustin Cooley

Don’t Login on Untrusted Computers

A password is only as secure as the computer or network it is used on. As such, never log in to a sensitive account...
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Conversations

When traveling, it is very easy to forget where you are when discussing business with colleagues. That airport, taxi, restaurant or hotel lobby may...
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Social Media Postings

Be careful: the more information you post online about yourself, the easier it is for a cyber attacker to target you and create custom...
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Detecting Fraud

Review your bank, credit card and financial statements regularly to identify unauthorized activity. This is one of the most effective ways to quickly detect...
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Anti-Virus

Make sure you have anti-virus software installed on your computer and that it is automatically updating. However, keep in mind that no anti-virus can...
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Personalized Scams

Cybercriminals now have a wealth of information on almost all of us. With so many hacked organizations nowadays, cybercriminals simply purchase databases with personal...
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Major News Events

When a major news event happens, cybercriminals will take advantage of the incident and send phishing emails with a subject line related to the...
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COVID-19 Related Scams

Emails and websites are promising vital information about keeping safe from the coronavirus pandemic that’s sweeping the globe and threatening millions. In fact, a...
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Security Technology Cannot Stop All Attacks

Technology alone cannot protect you. Bad guys are constantly developing new ways to get past firewalls, anti-virus and filters. You are the best defense...
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You Are a Target

You may not realize it, but you are a target. Your computer, your work, and personal accounts and your information are all highly valuable...
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