Tag Archives: Social Networking Safety

Infections in the Real World, Part 5

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Tiffany

We’ve talked about infections many times, at our location, in our newsletters, and here on this blog. But you might be asking yourself, just how do real infections act in the real world, without being filtered through a maze of … Continue reading →

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Infections in the Real World, Part 1

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Tiffany

We’ve talked about infections many times, at our location, in our newsletters, and here on this blog. But you might be asking yourself, just how do real infections act in the real world, without being filtered through a maze of … Continue reading →

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Phishing

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Tiffany

What Is Phishing? Phishing (pronounced like fishing) is what online criminals do to try to trick you into giving them sensitive information to access your online banking or other financial website accounts. They walk the walk and talk the talk … Continue reading →

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Tips for Parents to Curb Children’s Online Risky Behaviors

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Tiffany

It’s no surprise that a computer in the household is practically a requirement for parents with school-age children. Just think of all the things the family computer is used for: online shopping, online banking, contact lists and email, social networking, … Continue reading →

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Good Passwords and Account Protection

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Tiffany

It is almost impossible to function without needing some sort of password, whether it is a password for your email, your financial institution’s website, or just to log into you work computer. With the current prevalence of account hacking, it … Continue reading →

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