How hackers use personal information to scam you With the pervasiveness of email and instant messaging, phishing scams are an unfortunate reality in modern life. It’s important to know how to spot these scams and how to avoid falling prey to them. The most common and most successful form of phishing on the internet is … Continue reading

Tips to help your child safely engage in social media Social media offers an opportunity to connect and share with others, but it can also expose your child to bullying, negativity, and potentially dangerous individuals. The following tips will help your child safely navigate the world of social media and capitalize on its benefits. Screen … Continue reading

Keep your accounts out of the wrong hands Phishing is an all-too-common way for scammers to learn your personal information and access your financial accounts. To help prevent yourself from falling victim to a scam, it’s wise to learn exactly how phishing works. What is phishing Phishing is a type of social engineering technique that … Continue reading

Keep your passwords secure and accessible with these storage methods Considering how connected you are in today’s digital world, it’s important to ensure your online presence is secure with a strong set of passwords. It can admittedly be difficult to keep track of these various passwords, and as the number of websites you sign into … Continue reading

Protect your data before getting rid of your old computer Your old computer may still contain sensitive data like financial information, your Social Security number, passwords, and personal files. If you’re planning on getting rid of your old computer, you should first take precautions to protect that data. Back up your files Before you throw … Continue reading

Phishing and supply scams. Scammers impersonate health organizations and businesses to gather personal and financial information or sell fake test kits, supplies, vaccines or cures for COVID-19. Stimulus check or economic relief scams. There are reports that the government will help to ease the economic impact of the virus by sending money by check or … Continue reading