Privacy and Security Settings—use them! Make sure you control who can and cannot see what you post online. Social Media Posts are like Diamonds – They last FOREVER! Keep Personal Information Private – The more personal information that is made public, the easier it is for a criminal to steal your identity, access your data, […]
Cyber Security and Your Stripper Name? What’s Up With That?
What does your stripper name have to do with cyber security? Well, if you frequent Facebook, it is probably something like “Fluffy Diamond” (your first pet and your birthstone) or “Elaine Rabbit” (your middle name and your first car). Some of the “silly” questions ask about the street you grew up on, your favorite book […]
Growing Up with Cyber Wallpaper
Children today are not just exposed to technology; it is part of their lives, it’s cyber wallpaper. From the baby monitor and nanny-cam to video game consoles, online classes, and hoverboards, it has become more than just an enhancement to their lives, as it was when we first learned about it. Technology is more like […]
Second COVID Wave Brings More Cyber Security Crime
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 […]
Securing the Source: The Intersection of Drinking Water Safety and Cyber Security
Many water and wastewater utilities, particularly small systems, lack the resources to protect drinking water safety and cyber security. Many utility personnel may believe that cyber attacks do not present a risk to their systems or feel they lack the technical capability to improve their cyber security. Florida Drinking Water Safety and Cyber Security In […]
Safe Online? 10 Essential Strategies to Keep Kids Secure
With kids heading back to school, it’s an excellent time to review how to keep kids best safe online. 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 […]