We all know how the COVID pandemic changed the way we worked, played, and basically existed in 2020. Companies quickly adapted to allowing their employees to work from home. We were shopping online more than ever. Attending business meetings and socializing with Zoom. Banking and paying bills electronically. And cyber criminals took advantage of it […]
Archives for August 2021
Is Our Drinking Water Safe?
Many water and wastewater utilities, particularly small systems, lack the resources for a cyber security program. Many utility personnel may believe that cyber attacks do not present a risk to their systems or feel that they lack the technical capability to improve their cyber security. Florida Hack Earlier this year, hackers accessed the water treatment […]
10 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe On-Line
With kids heading back to school, it’s an excellent time to review safety tips for children. Kids are especially vulnerable. They are more trusting and want the validation of adults and their peers. They also face plenty of online threats, everything from cyberbullying and sexting to phishing attempts and the theft of their laptops and […]
REVIEW: Protecting Your Internet Identity: Are You Naked Online?
Whether you like it or not, you have an online persona. When you apply for a job or school, or when you meet someone new, it’s very likely that you will be “Googled” before you have the chance to make a traditional first impression. These days, the first impression is what people learn about you […]
Nine Tips for Mobile Device Safety
Most of us these days rely more on our mobile devices than on our computers. And most mobile devices hold just as much sensitive information. Take steps to protect your mobile device. Keep your device locked when you aren’t using it Always use the access protection on your device whether it is a PIN, a […]