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Phishing Alert – Protect Against Hurricane Matthew Scammers!
Be on the alert for Hurricane Matthew phishing scams. The term phishing was reportedly coined in the late 1990’s by hackers who would “fish” for information from potential victims in order to steal their AOL account. (You can find the US Federal Trade Commission’s...
Good Password Habits #1: Use STRONG Passwords
Many tech bloggers write about the need for strong passwords. It makes sense that we should have strong, not easily guessed passwords, but what defines strong? How easy or difficult is it for a cybercriminal to hack your password? One common technique used by hackers...
Passwords: 5 Good Habits For Data Safety
Passwords… Not exactly a topic that generates much excitement. Yet in a world of increasing Internet connectedness, passwords are very important—one of several key security layers used to protect our sensitive data. The first password I remember ever having to worry...
How To Be Safe In A Malware World? Be Diligent.
Malware. We’ve all heard of it. It’s been headline news. The US Dept. of Homeland Security issues daily threat alerts. Software companies and device manufacturers scramble to patch discovered exploits. Many of us have had friends, family or colleagues who have been...