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It’s estimated the “Surface Web”—websites and data visible to everyone—represents less than five percent of the total information and locations on the internet. Beneath the surface lies the Deep Web—also known as the Hidden, Invisible and Dark Web. [1] In…
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Category: Cyber, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: cyber attack, cyber crime, cyber insurance, cyber security, CyberScout, Dark Web, identity theft, identity thieves, Internet, password, Personal Cyber Protection, personal information, phishing scams, Two-Factor Authentication
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…
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Category: 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
With the introduction of the internet, access to unlimited information became available at your fingertips. Now we have digital accounts for everything, from posting your latest cat videos to buying $40,000,000 jets [1]. Traditionally, you would access these accounts by…
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Category: Education, Personal, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: 2FA, multi-factor authentication, online account management, online safety, password, technology, Two-Factor Authentication, Yubikey
Did you know that using your mobile device in public places increases the risk to your personal data? Devices are easily lost or stolen, putting your device content, as well as your personal data, potentially at risk!
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Category: Central, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: anti-malware, anti-virus, mobile device, mobile security, password, personal data, phone finder, SSL encryption, Wi-Fi
So your dear old grandma, who’s in the nursing home, bought a new Harley and appears to have gone on a road trip down to Daytona. Yeah, I didn’t think so. Identity theft is a major concern for many people,…
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Category: Central, Financial, Personal, Prevention, Technology
Tags: bank statements, identity theft, Internet, malware, password, personal information, phishing, PIN, social security number
How many of you have completed an e-signature instead of the usual handwritten signature on a piece of paper to verify that you are in agreement with a specific set of statements or to approve action being taken? Did you…
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Category: Business, Central, Personal, Technology
Tags: digital certificate, digital signature, e-signature, handwritten signature, Internet, password, private key, technology
According to Radicati Group, there will be 2.5 billion e-mail users by 2014. With all of this e-mail activity, you need to be diligent not to fall victim to the various attacks that can plague e-mail users.
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Category: Central, Prevention, Technology
Tags: anit-virus software, blacklist, browser, cache, e mail address, e-mail, encrypt, Internet, password, phishing, private browsing, Radicati Group, spam, technology, wireless network
Most of us have had to deal with getting rid of old computer equipment. It either breaks, or gets very old and something new is purchased. So what should we do with the old stuff? The main issue with disposal…
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Category: Central, Technology
Tags: computer, disk drive, disk wiper, environment, equipment, garage sale, Internet, monitor, old, password, recycle, technology, USB flash drive, user name
Are you thinking about setting up a wireless home network, or maybe replacing your current router? Here are some points to take into consideration first.
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Category: Central, Technology
Tags: 100Mbps, 802.11n, bandwidth, encryption, hacker, network, password, router, specifications, speed, wireless
Have you thought about what will happen if the United States Postal Service continues to reduce their services? How will you be impacted if they cut out Saturday delivery? Does your life get put on hold because they decrease service?…
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Category: Central, Prevention, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: e-mail, identity theft, online, paperless, password, phishing, preventive measures, security