Let’s talk about our older parents. It is a fact that we all age, and well, our parents are getting older and are targeted more and more by those hackers and bad actors! The fact is that in 2025 over 200,000 complaints were filed with the FBI for over $7 billion in losses in the […]
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Today is more of a “pop quiz.” I know, I know. We all love them. Trust me, though; this one is more informative than anything. How well do you know your cybersecurity terms? That is right. Cybersecurity terms. No, it is important! People throw around all types of terms, and most people have no idea
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Scammers Don’t Take Holidays, Neither Should Your Guard First, before we get into the tech talk, I want to take a moment. As we gather around the grill with family and friends this Memorial Day, let’s not forget the reason we get to do that. I’m a disabled vet, and this day hits different for
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There is a new threat that has emerged for your cell phone. BOTH Android and iPhone alike this time. So, protect your loved ones! It is a long read, but please do read it; it could save you a world of hurt! Let’s dive in. If your phone or other device becomes infected with this
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Emails are a way of life, and we use them to communicate just about everything. Look, you’re reading one now! What happens when an email comes from a company, let’s say Microsoft for instance, that looks legit? Do I read it? It might contain important account information. Well? Do I? Yes. WHAT!? Yes, do read
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QR codes have become almost commonplace in our culture today. You want easy access to the steakhouse menu? Scan the QR code. Order tickets to the show? Scan the QR code. Download the virus? Scan the QR code. Wait, what? If you have not guessed, QR codes are a dime a dozen, and people love
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For your new year, let’s start out with some password hygiene and other tips to keep your families, including parents, safe! Too many people reuse the same passwords over and over… yes, I am talking to you. Yes, you! Please stop! Why? The hacker gets the reused password, or it has been leaked… now said
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Have you ever received an email that is telling you your credit card has been locked or to verify your account activity? These are scam and phishing emails meant to trick you into giving up your login information to the cyber criminals. The scammers are relying on the urgency of the email to trick you
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As we wrap up cybersecurity month, I have a couple more tips for you. This one is a great tip to tell if your system has been infected by a virus/malware. Please keep your family and friends safe with this tip! One of the biggest signs of an infection is if your system starts running
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Work emails are prime targets for cybercrime. This is because of the trust factor we have in our “internal” emails that we receive. Have you ever gotten an email from your finance department requesting your bank information again, but it just seemed off? What about from the boss urgently telling you to transfer funds to
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