LinkedIn Notes: Remember How You Met a Contact

man writing a handwritten note in a journal

Updated August 16, 2019: Unfortunately, this feature is no longer available in the free version of LinkedIn. If you’re looking for the same functionality, you’ll need to upgrade to the paid Sales Navigator or Recruiter Lite LinkedIn plans.

The message showed up in my inbox last week. The sender was asking about website accessibility for WordPress sites. And by the tone and info in the message, it was clear the person knew me.

I had no idea who they were.

It’s happened to you, right? Continue reading LinkedIn Notes: Remember How You Met a Contact

Joining Internet Slowdown Day

Today is Internet Slowdown Day, a day organized by Fight the Future and other public interest organizations to encourage people in the United States to contact the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Congress, and the White House for stronger net neutrality rules. Continue reading Joining Internet Slowdown Day

The State of Phishing [Infographic]

What is phishing

The email message from your financial institution looks valid, warning you about a security issue on your account, but how can you be sure it’s not a phishing attack?

Phishing is an attempt to trick users into providing personal information by using email messages, websites, or phone calls.

In the second half of 2013, over 115,000 unique phishing attacks occurred worldwide, a 60 percent increase over the first half of 2013. Continue reading The State of Phishing [Infographic]