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Fake Online Coronavirus Map Installing Malware on Computers

March 12, 2020September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the Coronavirus COVID-19 to steal personal data. A malicious website pretending to be the […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Malware, News

Spotting Tax Scams to Avoid Being a Victim

January 15, 2020September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

Tax season is in full swing, which means criminals will go to great lengths to separate you from your money, […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Internet Safety

Tips to Secure New Devices and Your Home Internet for the New Year

December 18, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

The holiday season is upon us, which means shopping for the latest gadget is in full swing. With the massive […]

Helpful Tips

Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season

November 26, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

It’s that time of year again, holiday shopping has begun! Everyone is looking for those unique gifts, new video games, […]

Helpful Tips

Avoid Being a Victim of Charity Fraud

November 1, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

Giving monetary donations to a cause you deem worthy is an admirable action. According to National Philanthropic Trust, Americans gave […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, News

Social Media Safety

October 17, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

It has become near effortless to discover individuals or groups which one can connect with online that share a common […]

Helpful Tips, Internet Safety, News

IRS Warns of New Email Scam

August 26, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners issued a news release, “Security Summit warns of new IRS impersonation […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, News, Phishing

Avoiding Online Selling Scams

August 8, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

The Web 3.0 has given people the ability to buy and sell nearly anything they want from the convenience of […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips

What is ransomware?

June 10, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

Ransomware is a type of malware software designed to lock access to a computer system or to its files. The […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Malware

Securing Your Home Wi-Fi Network

May 6, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

The number of devices being brought into modern homes and connected to the Internet are growing at a staggering rate. […]

Cybersecurity Resources, Helpful Tips cybersecurity, encryption, security, VPN, WiFi, Wireless

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