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How 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
7 Safety Tips to Prepare Your Social Media Profiles for Vacation
Posted on by Kristi Bell
Original post authored by Ohio Insurance Institute and share with their permission. Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms are popular forums for sharing special moments, life adventures and family vacations. While you may be encouraged to bring your entire…
Read MoreCategory: Home, Personal, Prevention, Social Media, Technology Tags: burglars, Facebook, Foursquare, home unguarded, Instagram, location sync, overshare, privacy settings, Safety Tips, social media, social media profile, vacation
Small Businesses Still Need Big Protection
Posted on by Michelle P Gorman
Just because a business isn’t a traditional brick and mortar establishment doesn’t mean it can go without business insurance. Even a home-based business needs insurance. Many people assume they are already covered under their homeowners policy when they are working out of their home. Unfortunately it’s not that…
Read MoreSocial Media Apps Explained for Old People (a.k.a. Parents)
Posted on by Lance Moonshower
I’ve been working in the technology field for almost 25 years, so of course that means two things: I’m an expert on all things related to computers and I’m getting old. Right? Well, you’d be half right: I am getting…
Read MoreCategory: Central, Personal, Social Media, Technology Tags: apps, Facebook, Instagram, selfie, Snapchat, social media, social media apps, text, Twitter
Defending Against the Scut Farkus of the Internet World
Posted on by Jason Brown
Many of you may remember the V-8 juice commercial where someone forgets their daily dose of tomato-flavored goodness, proceeds to initiate the face palm, and exclaims, “Wow, I could have had a V-8!” We have all done this at some…
Read MoreProtecting Your Children from Cyberbullying
We’ve all said or done things we’re not proud of, and for most of us those shameful moments took place when we were teenagers. The older we get, the wiser we get!
Read MoreCategory: Central, Home, Personal, Prevention, Social Media Tags: cyberbulling, harrassment, internet safety, online safety pledge, Safety Tips, social media, social networking
Giving Thanks for Technology
Posted on by Keith Mulder
Thanksgiving week! It’s always been one of my favorite holidays. Family, food, and spending time reflecting on the things you’re thankful for. I thought it would be fun to reflect on how I’m thankful for technology and how it has,…
Read MoreCategory: Central, Social Media, Technology Tags: Alexander Graham Bell, cell phones, Internet, Skype, social media, Thomas Edison, wireless technology
TMI! Be Aware What You Share on Social Media
Posted on by Scott Mills
With so many of us using social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and others, privacy, security, and identity theft are concerns. What can you do to protect yourself and still post, comment, and tweet?
Read MoreCategory: Central, Risk Management, Social Media, Technology Tags: burglar, date of birth, Facebook, friends, Google Plus, home, identity theft, place of birth, post, privacy, profile, security, share, social media, theft, thief, Twitter
Who’s Really Reading About You on Facebook?
Posted on by John Tessier
With social media changing the way we participate in the world, there are things that must be addressed in this new age. People seem to think that posting something on Facebook is similar to telling a few friends a funny…
Read MoreCategory: Prevention, Social Media Tags: Facebook, fired, post, posting photos, robbed, Safety Tips, security, social media, vacation plans
Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
Posted on by Shonda Vorst
When I applied for my position here at Central, I interviewed with our President, Bill Purmort. When I entered his office, one of the first things he said to me was: “I Googled you.” I don’t care who you are,…
Read MoreCategory: Social Media Tags: Facebook, Google, Internet, LinkedIn, online presence, social media, Twitter
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