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If you’ve bought a “smart device” for your home, you could be helping hackers around the world. The problem began when the first smart devices failed to provide a way to change their default passwords. When the news broke that these devices could be hacked on a massive scale and used in phishing scams, the […]
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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 […]
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Optimizing IOS Privacy Former 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 […]
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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. […]
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This is Week Three in my 12 Scams of Christmas countdown. In Week One, I covered Soggy Security and Mystery Shopper scams. Week Two covered those fake debt collectors and coupon scams. #8) Hot holiday deal scams Hot holiday deals were included in last year’s list, but that post was more about stolen and fake […]
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I just realized there are 41 days left until Christmas. It’s a scary thought. Where did the year go? Better yet, what will the end of the year bring? One thing is certain, the holiday season will bring out scammers. With that in mind, here are the first two entries from this year’s “12 Scams […]
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Are you planning a trip? Whether you’ll be traveling for a day or a month, cell phone cybersecurity is now something to consider even before you leave home. Update, update, update To begin with, update your mobile software. Phones, tablets, and other mobile devices are just small computers. This means keeping your apps and operating […]
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Every year in July, the best and brightest hackers get together at the national Def Con conference of cyber security. These are the experts at breaking into companies, those both large and small, as well as personal accounts, and government facilities. If you want to keep your money and identity safe, it’s best to learn […]
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Did you know October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month? It’s a perfect time to tighten up your personal online security. After all, the last thing you want is to become a victim of malware, identity theft, or more. The included infographic is provided courtesy of National Cyber Security Awareness Alliance. Here are three tips to […]
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Here are ten tips to avoid scams from the Federal Trade Commission. The list is available in a trifold PDF. If you have a group or class that could use this type of educational piece, it can be ordered in quantity at no charge from here or you can view the PDF here. Ten tips […]
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