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Password Tips For World Password Day
Blog | May 02, 2024
In our increasingly digital world, where much of our personal and professional lives are conducted online, the importance of strong passwords cannot be overstated. World Password Day, celebrated on the first Thursday of May each year, serves as a reminder of the critical role that passwords play in keeping our information safe and secure.
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Slam the Scam Day
Blog | Mar 05, 2024
March 7, is National Slam the Scam Day. Slam the Scam Day was created by the Social Security Administration to help raise awareness about scams, specifically social security scams. The thing about these online scams is, no matter what the end goal of the scammer is, or the medium used to contact you, the signs to spot the scams are the same. It is important to remember that scammers target everyone. You and I are as likely as anyone else to be a target. That’s why it is important to know how to spot a scam, and to know what to do if you are a victim of a scam.
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Together for A Better Internet
Blog | Feb 01, 2024
In the fast-paced digital era, where the internet plays an integral role in our daily lives, it's crucial to prioritize online safety. Safer Internet Day, observed annually on the second Tuesday of February, serves as a reminder and a call to action for individuals, organizations, and communities worldwide to create a safer and more secure online environment.
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Annual Privacy Checkup
Blog | Feb 01, 2024
So much information about us is collected, compiled, and sold to the highest bidder. January is Data Privacy Month and there’s no time like right now for your annual data privacy checkup. Much of the data collection happens in the background, but there is a lot we give away freely. For example, let’s say a website makes you sign in to read an article. You can create an account, but that takes time, and its so much easier to just log in with your Facebook or Google account, right? That moment you sign in, you are divulging more data tracking points.
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Your Data Privacy Questions Answered
Blog | Jan 26, 2024
Thank you to all who submitted your privacy questions for Data Privacy Week. Unfortunately, I am unable to address each question directly, but I will address a large portion of the topics submitted, as many of the questions were related. Whether you submitted a question or not, I hope each and everyone of you who stopped in at The Cyber Corner was able to take something away and make you and your data a little bit safe. Now, let’s get to it.
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Stay Cyber-safe For The Holidays
Blog | Nov 16, 2023
Online shopping grows increasingly popular each year, and the holiday season is where its impact is particularly noticeable. Cyber Monday is consistently one of the biggest online shopping days in U.S. history, and it continues throughout the season. Unfortunately, the ease and convenience of online shopping makes the holiday season a perfect time for cybercriminals to take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers.
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Stop, Look, Think: Your Three Step Guide to Cybersecurity
Blog | Oct 05, 2023
In today's digital age, cybersecurity is no longer an optional concern; it's a necessity. With cyber threats evolving and becoming more sophisticated, individuals and organizations must adopt a proactive approach to protect their sensitive information. One effective strategy to enhance cybersecurity awareness and reduce risks is encapsulated in three simple words: Stop, Look, Think.
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