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Security Tips
These articles cover tips to help you stay safe online and maintain good cyber-hygiene practices.
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Install Antivirus Software
One classic piece of cybersecurity advice aside from creating a strong password is to install antivirus software onto your device, and this is for good reason. Antivirus software can help keep your device safe, protect it from malware and other potentially harmful programs, and possibly offer other security benefits. Thus, if you have not already
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Put a Privacy Screen Filter on Your Device
Have you ever worried that someone is looking at your device’s screen while in public? Fortunately, a privacy screen filter can make it much harder for a curious individual to see what is on your screen.
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Cover Your Webcam
Nearly all laptop computers have a built-in webcam, and many purchase external webcams for their PCs. To maximize your personal cybersecurity, make sure to cover or unplug your webcam.
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When Should You Change Your Password?
Password security is extremely important. One often neglected aspect is changing your password often. But when should you change it?
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Lock Your Computer Before Leaving Your Desk
In those few moments that you leave your computer or laptop unattended, someone could install something malicious on your device, navigate to harmful or inappropriate websites, or even simply pull a silly prank. Fortunately, one of the best ways to maintain the security of your device is also extremely simple: lock your computer/laptop before leaving it.
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How to Stay Safe When Using Public Wi-Fi
Many cafés, restaurants, hotels, and even some stores provide free Wi-Fi for customers to use. Many of these networks are unsecure and can allow anyone to connect, which gives hackers a prime opportunity to wreak havoc. Thus, it is important to know how to stay safe when using a public Wi-Fi network.
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CREATING A STRONG PASSWORD
The majority of applications or websites nowadays require users to create an account and, consequently, a password for that account. To protect your personal data, creating a strong password is crucial.
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Be Cautious with QR Codes
QR codes are often used to easily direct users to websites, files, or even applications. They are incredibly easy to generate and just as easy to use, but scanning random or unknown QR codes can potentially lead users to danger.
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Don’t Plug in Mysterious USB Drives
A teaspoon of curiosity can cause cascading changes. Plugging in a mysterious or unknown USB drive into your computer can wreak havoc; thus, if you find a strange USB drive anywhere, don’t plug it in.
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Why You Shouldn’t Let Your Browser Save Your Passwords
Whenever we log into an account, our web browsers often ask us if we want them to save our password. The offer may sound tempting, but, as the saying goes, if something is too good to be true, it probably is.
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Why You Should Update Your Web Browser
Web browsers are wonderful creations that let us browse the web to our heart’s content. Due to their widespread use, it is important to keep them up-to-date.
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How to Spot A Phishing Email, Part 2 – The Attachment
Ever been curious as to what the attachment said in the How to Spot a Phishing Email article? After some careful examining, the contents of the attachment have been obtained!
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