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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Will You Accept the Quad Cyber Challenge?

Quad Cyber Challenge home page: Cybersecurity: Take the Quad Cyber Challenge. Calling on all internet users. Protect yourself and your devices.

Did you know 90% of cyber attacks succeed because of human error?

Or that sensitive personal information in your email or text message can potentially be seen by anyone on the web?

And that delaying security updates to your operating system can expose your personal information?

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