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The Dangers of QR Code Scams and How to Stay Safe
Our Tip Sheet Info: BE CAREFUL WHEN SCANNING QR CODES QR codes are everywhere these days. You can find them on restaurant menus, flyers, and posters. They’re used both offline and online. QR codes [...]
YOU are a target
We thank KnowBe4 for this month's information! About KnowBe4: Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 is the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform. More [...]
FEMA – Safeguard Critical Documents and Valuables
When disaster strikes, your immediate concern will be your safety and the safety of those you care about. Once the immediate danger passes, however, having your financial and medical records and important contact information [...]
Hackers May Have Stolen Your Social Security Number
NEW INFORMATION: Below is a legitimate website where you can check if your data was included in the breach. The compromised data appears to be from an older backup, as it may not contain [...]
Secure yourself NOW!
Gmail Users GMail Users Gmail also allows you to create free aliases tied to your primary inbox. They are handy for filtering mail or seeing how your email address ended up on [...]
95.9 WATD-Disposable and Anonymous Email Addresses
You can’t survive on the internet without an email address these days. Need to download an ebook? Enter your email. Want to view content on a social forum? Enter your email. You [...]
Securing Smart Speakers and Digital Assistants
Smart speakers and digital assistants like Amazon Echo, Google Nest, Apple HomePod, and Sonos Era are integral to many modern households. These devices offer convenience and efficiency, from controlling smart appliances with your voice [...]
Scammed
At a recent Cape Cod Canal Chamber event, I met Vincent Pircio, the Branch Manager of Rockland Trust in East Wareham . He’s been the manager there for two years. We talked about scams [...]
How Long Does It Take To Hack Your Passwords?
For the past several years, Hive Systems has calculated the amount of time it would take a hacker to crack your password. They’ve just released the 2024 chart. Take the Password Challenge! How [...]
Using Microsoft Copilot for Work and Home
Copilot is Microsoft’s artificial intelligence program and although the Pro versions of Copilot run $20 and $30/month, the free version is very robust and can handle lots of tasks with ease. As with any [...]
5 Things You Must Not Share With AI Chatbots
5 Things You Must Not Share With AI Chatbots Conversations with chatbots may feel intimate, but you're really sharing every word with a private company. The Risks Involved in Using AI Chatbots AI chatbots [...]
Security Tips You’ll LOVE
This month, we have two topics of interest that are a welcome change to our usual "Strong Passwords," and "Two-Factor Authentication" reminders. How to give your Google account a quick ‘Security Checkup’ [...]
Take control of what data you share in 2024
Data privacy might seem abstract, but it couldn’t be more personal. You generate lots of data every time you access the internet, and sometimes, when you don’t – your home address, health records, and [...]
