How to Discover Where a Shortened Link Will Send You

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When I read about a free webinar on small business cyber safety, I wanted to learn more about it.

I’ve attended several of the organization’s webinars in the past, so I knew I would walk away with actionable security tips.

But when I selected the shortened link from the organization, something unexpected happened. Continue reading How to Discover Where a Shortened Link Will Send You

Online Privacy: Best Practices and Opting Out

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The start of the year is when I review my online privacy practices and identify steps to improve cybersecurity of my accounts and online habits.

Which is good timing: January is when dozens of articles and news stories are published about privacy and how to avoid scams as well as information about annual Data Privacy Week events.

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World Password Day and Passwordless Technology

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Did you know May 4, 2023 is World Password Day? Observed the first Thursday in May, World Password Day was created in 2013 to raise awareness of creating better passwords. You’ve likely read tips and advice from security professionals about keeping your online accounts more secure: Ten years after its launch, World Password Day has… Continue reading World Password Day and Passwordless Technology