Cybercriminals use types of social engineering—manipulating people into doing what they want—as the most common way to steal information and money. Social engineering is at the heart of all types of phishing attacks—those conducted via email, SMS, and phone calls. Technology makes these sorts of attacks easy and very low risk for the attacker. Make […]
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Take Control of Your Personal Info to Help Prevent Identity Theft
Identity theft has become a fact of life during the past decade. If you are reading this, it is a safe bet that your data has been breached in at least one incident. Does that mean we are all helpless? Thankfully, no. There is a lot we can do to protect ourselves from identity theft […]
How to Use Social Media for Good—Safely Creating a Positive Presence Online
We have all heard about the evils of social media. Fortunately, there is another side to social media, and with a little savvy you can harness its potential for good. You just need to make sure to steer clear of the pitfalls and work on safely curating a positive online presence. Get the Word Out […]
Data Privacy in an Era of Compliance
January 28 is Data Privacy Day. Data privacy for individuals means reviewing privacy settings on social media, being mindful of entering data into websites, and taking ownership of one’s online identity. Protect yourself by following these tips: Know what you are sharing. Check the privacy settings on all of your social media accounts; some even […]
Securing New Devices in an IoT World
Without a doubt, the Internet of Things makes our lives easier and has many benefits; but we can only reap these benefits if our Internet-enabled devices are secure and trusted. Here are some tips from the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. campaign and National Cyber Security Alliance to increase the security of your Internet-enabled devices: Keep a […]