At this point, internet safety can feel like the world’s flashiest unicorn — alluring but obvious make-believe. How do we stay safe when the threat is everywhere? It’s not like most of us can disavow our phones or the internet and just move on with our lives. So how do we protect ourselves? The first […]
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It’s not exactly fun to imagine abuse, particularly when it comes to your loved ones. Unfortunately, as other worrying cybercrime statistics rise, so does the threat to our elderly. According to the FBI’s Elder Fraud Report, over 88,000 people were victims of elder fraud in 2022. Each victim lost an average of $35,101. Those numbers […]
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Did you know that two of every three Americans use the same password for several important accounts? Worse yet, one in every two Americans had their internet accounts breached in 2021 alone. Eva Vasquez, President and CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, recently said, “Too many people find themselves between criminals and the organizations […]
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In many ways, the world’s progress has never been better. Every year we make strides in civics, technology, information, and nameless other realms. We truly have more resources at our fingertips than ever before. Some use those resources for good. Others … not so much. Don’t let others’ misuse affect your life. Scammers might be […]
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Since 2003, October has been known as Cybersecurity Awareness month and is dedicated to ensuring that individuals stay safe and secure online. Technology moves fast, and scams are constantly evolving to keep people from catching on. In a world that relies heavily on technology, avoiding scams can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. However, you […]
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