Can you spot the phish? One of the main ways cybercriminals steal funds and information or spread ransomware is by gathering information through phishing emails. Not all phishing emails are full of spelling errors and sent from people purporting to be Nigerian princes. Some are quite sophisticated, and emulate known and trusted brands. Try this […]
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Almost one-third of Americans have used an online dating site or app, and that percentage climbs with younger people, with over half of those under 30 using these services. It’s great that technology gives us tools to connect with people and even find love, but that technology also makes it easy for scammers to take
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Ok, you’ve got an idea of what you need to do to get your emails to the inbox, so let’s take that first step on the road toward the Email AuthentiCity… Who are your trusted senders? They say the first step is always the hardest, but this initial planning step is critical to properly setting
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Ever hear Brad Paisley’s song about the short, chubby, “hero” who’s “so much cooler online”? The internet makes it easy for people to pretend to be something they’re not. And today’s online dating landscape has made it easy for some cyber criminals to take advantage of people looking for love. Romance scams, where someone is
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Just as personal hygiene can protect you from disease (wash your hands), practicing good cyber hygiene can help protect you from internet nasties. Here are 3 common mistakes that compromise your internet safety, along with advice on what you can do to protect yourself.
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You may have heard the quote, “Trust, but verify,” (made famous by Ronald Reagan), but based on the information in the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center’s 2019 Internet Crime Report, you’d do better to verify first. According to the FBI, 2019 had both the highest number of complaints and the highest financial losses since the
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