It’s like Christmas in July!! Or Cyber Security in October. Although we dedicate the month to highlighting and raising awareness of cyber security, it is important to remember that cyber security is something that we should practice every day of the year. This year’s theme is “Do Your Part. #BeCyberSmart.” The primary message is that […]
Your Facebook Profile is Cloned NOT hacked – What to Do!
My Facebook profile is cloned? It sounds like science fiction. If you ever receive a Facebook friend request from someone with whom you are already Facebook friends, DO NOT accept the invitation, and DO notify your friend what has happened. Their Facebook profile is cloned… Yes, having a clone would be great to help with […]
Think a Cyber Attack Can’t Happen to You?… Well, it Happened to Me (Part 2)
(Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying about a Cyber Attack and Love the Cyber Security Process) In Part 1, I told you about my experience as the victim of a cyber attack when someone cloned my Facebook page and started sending out “friend requests” to my Facebook friends. So they could then converse with […]
Securing your Facebook Page from Hacking!
Here are some basic steps you should take in securing your Facebook Page or profile. From a PC or Mac, do the following. “Public” means anyone visiting your Facebook page can see it. “Friends” means only those people with whom you are Facebook friends. The “Privacy Checkup” option lets you view other settings and see […]
Think a Cyber Attack Can’t Happen to You?
Well, it happened to me. When we tell you that NOBODY is immune to cyber attack, we mean it. A cyber attack is not just one thing. I receive all the same smishing texts (i.e., text messages that try to trick me into clicking a link to get that rebate from a company where I […]
How to Control Your Own Privacy!
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, […]