National Cyber Security Awareness Month: How You Can Stay Safe Online

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October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), dedicated to helping people and businesses learn how they can protect themselves and stay safe online.

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there’s no better time to learn how to protect yourself at home and at work against cyber threats. Continue reading National Cyber Security Awareness Month: How You Can Stay Safe Online

On Websites, Hacking, and Two-Factor Authentication

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Imagine it’s Saturday, and you’re looking forward to spending the weekend with your spouse and two children.

An unexpected message from your father alerts you to a problem with your website.

And that’s when the next three days turn into a nightmare of phone calls, messages, frustration, anxiety, and a scary financial interaction of thousands of dollars. Continue reading On Websites, Hacking, and Two-Factor Authentication

Do Your Homework Before Sharing Your Personal Info on a Website

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Last week, several of my Twitter friends kept sharing the same tweet about a new website.

They were excited and suggested their Twitter followers take a look at it, and potentially get involved.

After the fifth time I saw the same tweet, I finally checked the website myself.

The mission sounded interesting: sharing personal stories from people around the country. Continue reading Do Your Homework Before Sharing Your Personal Info on a Website