“Hello! Please don’t hang up… did you know that you could save a bundle on…?” UGH… It’s a robocall, another automated telemarketer. Nowadays, robocalls make up roughly… Read More "UGH! ROBOCALLS! (part 1)"
Online and Identity Safety in 2019
As we start a whole new year – make sure that you keep your information, identity, and computer safe from criminals. How can I keep… Read More "Online and Identity Safety in 2019"
Ransomware
As you may have heard, a new and major ransomware attack was unleashed worldwide back in May of this year (2017), named WANNACRY. This one… Read More "Ransomware"
Safeguarding Yourself From Scams – Don’t become a victim! Part 2: What You Can Do To Safeguard Your Information
1.) Don’t share your passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers or any other pertinent information with anyone. 2.) Don’t write your passwords down anywhere… Read More "Safeguarding Yourself From Scams – Don’t become a victim! Part 2: What You Can Do To Safeguard Your Information"
Safeguarding Yourself From Scams – Don’t become a victim! Part 1: Common Techniques
1.) Phishing : Phishing e-mails mimicking online businesses or banks in an attempt to fool people into freely giving out confidential personal and financial information.… Read More "Safeguarding Yourself From Scams – Don’t become a victim! Part 1: Common Techniques"
What is a data breach and what to do if you become a victim
There have been numerous news articles lately about large company data breeches. Data breaches can happen at any type of business, whether it’s a local… Read More "What is a data breach and what to do if you become a victim"
Three tips to help you stay safe online
Scammers are constantly increasing their fake emails and calls… Here are three really good ways to protect your identity and information online from criminals, scams,… Read More "Three tips to help you stay safe online"
Safeguarding yourself, your identity and your loved ones in our digital age : Part 3 of 3 : Medical records, credit reports, junk mail and documents.
Your medical records contain your entire family history as well as your personal contact information. It details your relationships (husband, wife, children, etc.), your sexual… Read More "Safeguarding yourself, your identity and your loved ones in our digital age : Part 3 of 3 : Medical records, credit reports, junk mail and documents."
Safeguarding yourself, your identity and your loved ones in our digital age : Part 2 of 3 : Computers, spyware and deleting files.
Your personal computers contain a wealth of your most personal and valuable information as well as a venue for exploitation and theft by savvy criminals.… Read More "Safeguarding yourself, your identity and your loved ones in our digital age : Part 2 of 3 : Computers, spyware and deleting files."
Safeguarding yourself, your identity and your loved ones in our digital age : Part 1 of 3 : Phones and home valuables.
Before I start this article I would like to share a personal experience about fraud and my grandparents. Last year my grandfather received a phone… Read More "Safeguarding yourself, your identity and your loved ones in our digital age : Part 1 of 3 : Phones and home valuables."