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 or movie, your favorite character from history, the city where you […]
Growing Up with Cyber Wallpaper
by Sheri Donahue This originally appeared in Parents With Preparedness Magazine. Children today are not just exposed to technology; it is part of their lives. From the baby monitor and the nanny-cam to the video game consoles, online classes, and hoverboards, it is not just an enhancement to their lives as it was when we first […]
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 for a cyber security program. 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 Hack In 2021, hackers accessed the water treatment plant of […]
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, you will likely be “Googled” before you have the chance to make a traditional first impression. “Protecting Your Internet Identity” is an excellent way to help make a first impression […]