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Identity Theft: How to Protect Yourself
February 8, 2021
Categories: Cybersecurity
According to IdentityForce.com, about 1 in 15 people were victims of identity fraud in 2019. As technology continues to grow, the risk will only get higher. That’s why protecting yourself from this kind of crime is more important now than ever! Rundown of Identity Theft The first step in prevention is recognizing what identity theft is and why it’s dangerous. A simple description of identity theft is a crime in which an individual’s personal...
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Stay Safe Online While Holiday Shopping
December 1, 2020
Categories: Cybersecurity, General
‘Tis the season for spending time with family, making hot chocolate, building snowmen and, of course, buying presents! With the wonderful power of technology, we can surround the Christmas tree with gifts in just a few clicks. Keep reading to learn all about cyber safety while you shop this holiday season. Watch out for enticing ads. It’s common to come across pop-up ads or tempting deals...
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Know These Safety Tips Before Shopping Online
September 7, 2020
Categories: Cybersecurity
As fun and entertaining as online shopping is, there are many things to consider in terms of safety. Websites that may look real could be scams, products that look great could be knockoffs, and stores you think are reliable could take advantage of your card information. Keep reading to find out how to stay safe online while you’re shopping. Read Customer Reviews One of the greatest parts about online shopping is reading...
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Online Safety Tips for Remote Workers
July 6, 2020
Categories: Cybersecurity
Whether you’ve been working from home for a while or just recently started, getting a refresher on staying safe online is always a good idea. Working remotely comes with being at risk for a cyber-attack, which can be dangerous for your private work data. Read these online security tips to ensure you’re doing what you can to keep cybercriminals away. Keep Your Work Covered It’s always nice to change up the scenery...
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Cybersecurity Top Tips for Traveling
February 11, 2020
Categories: Cybersecurity
Whether traveling for fun or for work, you are hopefully busy enjoying the sights. However, it can be easy to get caught up in the adventure that you forget to stay on top of your personal cybersecurity protection. While you begin packing your bag, don’t forget this list of top tips! Update all of your devices. You’ve probably made sure your devices are charged, your toiletry bag is refilled and you have new reading material for your voyage. But before walking out the door for your...
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A Six Step Small Business Cybersecurity Plan
September 9, 2019
Categories: Cybersecurity, General
You have ventured out to achieve your dream of owning your own business. Unfortunately, there are criminals who aim to take what you have worked so hard for. These criminals aren’t what they used to be, they aren’t standing at your door, but likely anonymous and entering your business from a remote location. It can happen to anyone and this is why it’s important you have a cybersecurity plan for your business. If you are new to the cybersecurity realm, start with this simplified...
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Stay Secure While Staying Connected: Top Myths of Security
February 1, 2019
Categories: Cybersecurity
It’s nearly unavoidable to have some semblance of a social life if you are not using technology to connect with the outside world. From social media and texting to phone applications, we are always connected. Many are uninformed of how to maintain this social connection while at the same time protecting themselves from the most basic security threats. We are combating this by busting the most common notions or myths about cybersecurity. MYTH: Hackers aren’t interested in what I have. If...
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