The connectedness of our world has both benefits and drawbacks. There is convenience in shopping online, using social media as a tool to stay in touch with friends and discover new things, and teleworking as long as we take steps to stay safe when using our phones, laptops, and smart devices. October is Cybersecurity Awareness…
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Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft
I’m a little obsessive when it comes to online privacy and ensuring the security of my personal information. Despite my reliance on the connected and mobile world where finances are handled online, I never want to jeopardize sensitive data whether banking, online shopping, or connecting through my social networks. Identity theft is even more common…
Protecting Passwords from Identity Theft
How long ago did you change your password for online banking, email, blog, favorite online shopping sites, or any of your social networking tools? If you can’t remember, change your passwords as soon as you are done reading this! Why it’s important to change your password Your password is like a secret knock into…
Tips to Strengthen Passwords and Prevent Spam & Attacks
Facebook is the most recent high profile site that has fallen victim to hackers who have exploited security holes. With users subjected to porn and unwanted images, now is a good time to assess your passwords and change them to make them more secure. What can you do? “Password” is not a password. These days…
