Avoiding scams, protecting personal data, and managing passwords are day-to-day tasks for Internet users. Learn the best approaches to keep yourself safe on the Internet, whether you’re a senior citizen getting into the digital world or a teen on social media.
In the words of Dwight Schrute, “identity theft isn’t a joke.” It’s true – identity theft is a massive problem that only continues to rise. In fact, a staggering 47% of Americans experienced financial identity theft in 2020. Identity theft can damage your credit and cost you and your family time and money in trying […]
As our society moves more of our lives online, the potential for scams only grows. Unfortunately, scam artists are everywhere. They have many ways of trying to get your contact information, steal your money, or access your online accounts. Over 2.8 million consumers filed fraud reports in 2021 according to the FTC. However, that doesn’t […]
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Having strong and unique passwords for your online accounts makes you significantly safer online as opposed to weak passwords. But admittedly, remembering all those passwords gets tough! That’s where some people opt to use a password manager. This is a service that takes care of all your passwords for you, only requiring you to remember a single login to the manager itself. […]
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Malicious links, email phishing, and email spoofing are all issues that users should be aware of to best protect themselves. In this article, we’ll explore email spoofing and why it’s a problem, as well as how you can protect yourself. […]
Facebook is able to collect personal information about us in far more ways than we expect, which means they know more than we realize. Facebook primarily gathers its data on users from three sources.
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Social media and online presence are a growing part of our culture. The job search process has adjusted accordingly. What does this mean for potential job candidates? This means that if you have profiles online, they’re fair game for an employer. Your resume is no longer the only source of information an employer will have. Your social media and social networking sites have the power to secure you a job—or prevent you from being hired.
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