Passkeys have been showing up frequently in the news of late. I decided it was time to do a “deep dive” to see what they were all about! Sit back and read what’s what with passkeys! New Technology Passkeys are an alternative to the traditional passwords used today. They are a different way for you […]
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This month is Cyber Security awareness month. In the spirit of keeping safe online, it’s important for you to be aware and limit human error! The EBC Group in the UK have outlined six areas to pay attention to for your safety. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay 1. Password Management Create Strong, Unique Passwords
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Alert, Alert, “Smishing” is a scam text alert from an unknown number that usually contains a link. Holy moly, as if we need more ways to be scammed 😒 Gizmo.com wrote about “Smishing” this week and I wanted to make sure you take precautions. How Does Smishing Work? Texts are sent (think SMS messages) by
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Interconnectedness is defined as “the state of being connected with each other”. What if we looked at all the “things” we do in life being interconnected? Let’s look from a practical perspective. Life Stages Big things and small all add up in life. How do we go about protecting ourselves is a question I am
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Fraud and data breaches are back in the news with the recent Marriott breach that hit the news this week. During the holidays, it is estimated that fraud attempts increase 30%. Fraud protection is a way of life and as the holidays approach, be especially vigilant with these tips. 1. Keep a close eye on
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It’s that time of year – The Final Four and the final push to gather what’s needed and file personal taxes! 2017 was no stranger to identity theft due to the Equifax data breach, exposing private information of over 145 Million Americans. Many Americans began filing taxes as early as 29 January, 2018. The Federal
It’s that time of year again … tax time! Assembling what we have earned and spent the year before is upon us to complete the requisite tax filings. Fraudsters seek to enter this season by obtaining names, social security numbers and other personal information to obtain a refund. If they “beat us to the punch”,
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Our use of the internet has skyrocketed! When considering our daily activities, it is difficult to imagine a day without access to news, banking, programs and apps that enhance our day. The topic of Cybersecurity has been a topic of interest for individuals and businesses. Technology throughout the US and the world is a backbone
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Beware, cyber-criminals have become quite savvy in their attempts to lure people in and get you to click on a link or open an attachment. Staysafeonline.org provides valuable tips for us to recognize all year. Protection at home and at work takes diligence. Stay alert. The email they send can look just like it comes
