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Mobile Device Security While Traveling

March 8, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

Before you depart, update your mobile device to the latest software version and do a complete device backup. The importance […]

Helpful Tips, Internet Safety cybersecurity, identitythief, Mobile, Smartphone, Traveling, VPN, Wi-Fi

Preparing Your Child to Function in a Digital World

January 30, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

With the ever-present interweaving of technology and ease of access to the Internet, parents can find it difficult to shield […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Internet Safety, Phishing #cyberbullying #identityfraud #identitythief #phishing #emailphishing #fakenews, #cyberkids

Tax Return Scams

January 15, 2019September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

During tax season taxpayers have an invisible target on their back.  Criminals are constantly seeking ways to hit this moving […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Internet Safety, Phishing CPA, fraud, IRS, scams, tax returns, taxes

Password Security

December 19, 2018September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

Writing down your email password “Unbreakable-in-year04” on paper and taping it to the underside of your keyboard is not a […]

Helpful Tips, Internet Safety

Safe Cyber Shopping

December 5, 2018September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

As more people log onto the Internet and make holiday purchases no one is thinking they will become a victim […]

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Internet Safety

Disposing of Electronic Devices

November 20, 2018September 20, 2024 Roger Steele

The price of computers are dropping every year due to advancements in technology. This has enabled more households to upgrade […]

Helpful Tips

Mobile Device Security

November 13, 2018 Roger Steele

Cybercriminals are swiftly turning to targeting mobile devices as the number of mobile device users continues to rapidly increase.  This […]

Cybersecurity Resources, Helpful Tips

5 Tips to Stay Secure Online

September 14, 2018September 20, 2024 OIT

1.    Use good password management Having too many passwords to manage can become taxing on your mental capacity. Which […]

Cybersecurity Resources, Helpful Tips

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