How to talk to your kids about online scams

By: Derek Arbogast

Between remote school, texting, gaming, and using multiple devices, going online is an unavoidable part of life for most children and teens.

Watch out for these 4 scams while shopping online

By: Derek Arbogast

Where e-commerce goes, e-criminals follow. The Federal Trade Commission had identified online shopping scams as the number one category of COVID-19 related complaints

Q&A: Is Leaving a Website Open On My Computer Dangerous?

By: Kathie Brockman

Most of us tend to leave websites and browsers open on our computers while we walk away - sometimes even for lengthy periods of time.

Need to Change a Password? Read This First.

By: Kathie Brockman

A recent Psychology of Passwords survey found that 91% of people know that using the same password for multiple accounts or sites is a security risk however, 59% admit they do it anyway.

Did you know your mobile phone can be hijacked?

By: Kathie Brockman

Approximately 15 million Americans become victims of identity theft every year. Many people don’t realize this, but your cell phone could be an easy way for a thief to steal your personal information.

Three Ways a VPN Helps Protect You (that you may not know about)

By: PrivateWiFi

You may know that a virtual private network (VPN) helps protect everything you do online by encrypting your information so that hackers and anyone else on the same network can’t easily snoop on you. After all, data moving across WiFi networks are just like radio waves and anyone with the right equipment can “listen in.”

5 Tips for Bargain Shopping Online for the Holidays

By: Kathie Brockman

I bet there is a high percentage of people out there who, like me, say they are not going to spend a lot of money holiday shopping this year, and then end up spending a lot of money. I love buying gifts for people. Perhaps it’s the joy of the season, the decorations… I don’t …

Your Computer May Be Dirtier Than You Think

By: Kathie Brockman

Question for you: Which do you clean more often, your computer or your bathroom? If you’re like most people, myself included, you probably said your bathroom. Did you know that the cleanliness of your computer can affect how well it works? Clogged and dirty machines–both inside and out–can cause your computer to run sluggish and …

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