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Facebook has always been known as a user-friendly company with online tech support on demand. Instagram and Facebook have both seen their fair share of success and are two of the biggest social media platforms of all time. Unfortunately, in recent years, Facebook has received some criticism and there is now a new controversy –…
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Did you know, iPhone setup could allow you to securely search the web via a virtual private network? Hackers, scammers, and even governments, are getting smarter when it comes to looking over your shoulder while surfing the web. You aren’t just worried about your financial payment information or keeping it safe, it’s about not having…
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There are increased threats of cybercrime that are associated with businesses and organizations, with losses from such crimes going up to over 400 billion dollars. For organizations and businesses to protect critical data and their IT infrastructure, proper investment and planning in their security protocols alone will ensure that they are well protected from such…
View More Discover why you should use a password keeper In 2018, 14.3% of the retail purchases in the United States were made over the internet and is increasing by almost 15% every year. This involved signing on to the websites and leaving credit card or bank account information. These same institutions are now encouraging their customers…
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Cyber security is something we should all learn and practice regardless of our age. However, seniors as a demographic should be particularly aware of cyber security. This is because seniors are specifically vulnerable to Internet scams and malware attacks. It is more important than ever for seniors to educate themselves about maintaining healthy cyber security.…
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The Internet has opened up a new world of scamming, but phone scams are still prevalent and are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Statistics from this month, based off reports from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission, suggest that the phone is still the most popular delivery method amongst scammers. Phone scams are also responsible for the…
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Browsing the web can be tricky at times, as it seems there are traps everywhere. With this list I’d like to show you seven tips which can help you avoid getting any viruses online. Install quality antivirus To protect your device, you should install a professional antivirus software. Good antivirus programs update very frequently in…
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Scientific American reports a University of California, Los Angeles, study that suggests the older you get the more likely you are to trust a stranger. This is just one of many reasons that the elderly are acutely vulnerable to scams. This vulnerability is made worse by seniors’ isolation and lack of tech-savvy. A key to…
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Ransomware infects your computer with malicious software and locks it, demanding a payment to have it unlocked. It encrypts your computer files and scrambled their contents so that you are unable to access it without the decryption key. In order to get the decryption key, though, you must be a ransom fee. Once the ransomware infects…
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Email scams frequently come in the form of phishing, which is a type of online identity theft. Fraudsters attempt to trick users into entering their personal information into unsecured, illegitimate websites. Phishing scams come in the form of pop-ups and spam emails and can be difficult to detect. Once the cybercriminal has your personal information…
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