Central Insurance
Category: Social Media
Deepfakes – A New Cyberthreat for 2021
Posted on by Central Insurance
The threat landscape of cybersecurity changes daily, with hackers and cybersecurity professionals in a perpetual cat-and-mouse chase; hackers discover new ways to infiltrate and exploit their targets, and the cybersecurity industry looks for vulnerabilities, tries to anticipate new threats, and…
Read MoreHow to Be Cybersecure in Virtual Family Gatherings
Posted on by Central Insurance
The 2020 holiday season is coinciding with a major spike in COVID-19 cases and fatalities and many families are opting to avoid travel and potentially exposing elderly and/or vulnerable relatives. Hosting gatherings on video conferencing platforms such as Zoom or Google Meet…
Read MoreCategory: Cyber, Personal, Prevention, Social Media Tags: cyber security, CyberScout, cybersecurity, encryption, fraud emails, Google, hacking, phishing scams, social media, typosquatting, Zoom
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart
Posted on by Kim Pierce
A few weeks ago, my sister asked me to stop by her house to check on a few things while she was on vacation. When I walked into her house, I nearly jumped out of my skin as I heard…
Read MoreCategory: Central, Cyber, Home, Personal, Social Media, Technology Tags: cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber security, digital home, Internet of Things, National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), National Cyber Security Awareness Month, Personal Cyber Protection, phishing, security software, smart technology, strong password, system updates, technology, Two-Factor Authentication
Hard Lesson Learned: A Hacker Victim’s Story
Posted on by Keagan Layman
Since October of last year, I always try to have my phone’s ringer turned up if I am not working, and I’m much more adamant about picking up a phone call. Like many people, I tended to silence my phone a…
Read MoreCategory: Home, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology Tags: computer attack, computer attacks, cyber, cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber criminals, cyber insurance, cyber insurance coverage, cyber risk, cyber security, cyber thief, cybercrime, cybersecurity, hacked, hacker, Personal Cyber Protection, scam, scams
Keep Children Protected from Cyber Phishing Attacks
Posted on by Danielle Andre
Back to school season is upon us. Many school officials, teachers, students, and families don’t know what this school year will look like, as the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting when and how students are returning to school. One thing everyone…
Read MoreFostering Relationships in a Socially-Distant World
Posted on by jmcglauflin
“Relationships! We all got ‘em. We all want ‘em. What do we do with ‘em?” That is a line from “Fruitcakes,” a song by my favorite musician, Jimmy Buffett (yes, I am a Parrothead)! He’s right…we all have them. Family,…
Read MoreCategory: Business, Communication, Social Media, Technology Tags: holiday parties, relationships, Skype, social distance, social media, virtual, Zoom
Multi-factor Authentication: What It Is and Why You Should Use It
Posted on by Erika McIntosh
Have you noticed that many websites and apps are starting to require more than just a password to login to your account? Do you get annoyed and frustrated and wish you didn’t have to do it? The fact is, more…
Read MoreCategory: Business, Education, Home, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology Tags: computer, cyber security, cybersecurity, hackers, identity fraud, mobile security, password, passwords, Personal Cyber Protection, protect online privacy, protecting your data, protection, security, smartphone, strong password, technology, Two-Factor Authentication
How to Stop Targeted Ads on Facebook
Posted on by Erika McIntosh
You probably already know that your Facebook news feed is full of advertisements. But have you ever been surprised to find advertisements for items you just searched for using your phone’s Internet browser? Were you a little creeped out that Facebook could do…
Read MoreCategory: Central, Education, Personal, Social Media, Technology Tags: Facebook, Facebook ads, online ads, targeted ads
Protect Your Most Cherished Gifts from Identity Theft
Posted on by Jena Reindel
The holidays are about so much more than exchanging presents…it’s a time to reflect on precious gifts in our lives. Family and friends gather around tables or in front of the fireplace laughing, remembering, and cherishing time together. This holiday…
Read MoreHow to Talk About Online Secrets and Security with Your Child
Posted on by Jena Reindel
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month is here, and to promote a better understanding of the online dangers we face, the Identity Theft Resource Center teamed up with CyberScout to conduct a survey entitled “Social Media Habits and You.” Focusing on cybersecurity…
Read MoreCategory: Central, Communication, Education, Home, Personal, Social Media, Technology Tags: cyber insurance coverage, cyber security, CyberScout, Identity Fraud and Credit Monitoring Program, National Cyber Security Awareness Month, online presence, Personal Cyber Protection, protect online privacy, social media
