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Hackers are everywhere — vigilance is key to security

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We hear lots of news these days about hackers, cyberterrorism, data breaches, and more. A hot topic right now involves questions about our last election. Was it tampered with by Russia? Someone else? These are pretty broad questions, but at a personal level, what does all this talk about hackers really mean?I’ve just spent the past week trying to keep hackers from damaging … [Read more...] about Hackers are everywhere — vigilance is key to security

Optimizing Your iOS Privacy and Security Settings

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Optimizing IOS PrivacyFormer FBI Director James Comey complained to the Senate Judiciary Committee recently about IOS security. Trying to bypass iPhone security safeguards to access encryption data was like running into an impenetrable wall, Comey said. But the fact the Bureau was still able to hack half the phones illustrates that there is a risk if you don’t have your … [Read more...] about Optimizing Your iOS Privacy and Security Settings

Are Bad Security Habits Putting Your Home at Risk?

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What are the odds of your home being broken into? They may be higher than you think. One in every thirty-six homes will be broken into each year, according to data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The average homeowner suffers $2,230 in property loss per break in, totaling $4.7 billion stolen annually from U.S. citizens. Many homeowners are victimized more than once … [Read more...] about Are Bad Security Habits Putting Your Home at Risk?

Is battery reconditioning a scam or not?

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I’ve been seeing several emails lately about being able to recharge any battery. Battery reconditioning scams were popular a few years ago, and it looks like there’s still life left in the old trick. The interesting thing is if you do some research, you’ll find information about battery reconditioning on the web. Some people say it’s real, others say it’s a scam. The … [Read more...] about Is battery reconditioning a scam or not?

The GNC Rewards email scam — a popular new lure

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Have you received emails offering you free GNC products if you take a short survey? If you have, take note. This GNC Rewards email is a scam. The email looks something like this. GNC Reward points   Click here to view.Could you use $50 worth of GNC products?Just answer a few questions and you get your $50 GNC gift card! Start here.Unsub  click here or send mail to: … [Read more...] about The GNC Rewards email scam — a popular new lure