Just because you can click, doesn’t mean you should. Remember, it can cost you a hefty sum. Malicious links can do damage in several different ways, so be sure to inspect links and ensure they’re from trusted senders before clicking.
Make sure your router offers WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA3 encryption, and that it’s turned on. Encryption protects information sent over your network so it can’t be read by outsiders.
According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center, Americans lost more than $10 billion to online scammers, last year (2022). Please be mindful about what you post online and how you protect your information.
Firewalls are a great way to protect against suspicious links, but they shouldn’t be depended on because overheating or server crashes can also cause data loss.
When using VPNs, the company that owns it can track what you’re doing. This can allow them to sell the information to advertisers, who will be able to pitch ads based on your online activities.
When using publicly used computers (typically in libraries), always be sure to sign out and not save any passwords on the computer. This prevents hackers from gaining access to your sensitive information.
Always be cautious when posting information on social media because hackers have ways to gain access to your profile. So, always be careful about the amount of information, on social media, that you post.
When on the phone, always avoid providing private information to random people who are advertising unusually cheap items. These types of people are most likely scamming you. So ALWAYS AVOID GIVING PRIVATE INFORMATION TO THEM.
You may receive a phone call, someday, informing you about suspicious activity on your bank account and it may seem like the caller is telling the truth, which is why you should ALWAYS confirm who you are talking to before giving away personal information (bank… Read More »Bank Imposter Scams
Setting passwords is an easy and effective way to protect your devices but only 50%. A user’s identity is the other 50%, so ALWAYS REMEMBER your passwords.