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, […]
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 […]