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Cyber Security and Typical Internet Scams:
Cyber Security intrusion is the biggest threat today and preventable if computers are maintained with Updates, Anti-Virus, Secure Passwords and or have internet intrusion protection implemented with personal Gateway/Routers.
Emails & Splash Screens:
Emails pretending to be from your Bank/Credit Company or Utilities Company Etc.
Beware of any emails especially if the URL link does not relate to the business address URL.
Look for grammatic spelling or wording that looks out of place.
NEVER, ever respond to emails with personal information. SSN or ID's and Passwords.
NEVER, Call any numbers shown on the screens, these are bogus sites to try and convince you to provide your personal info.
Always contact the business directly to verify they sent out an email requesting such information as they can provide updated info about any current scams.
Rule of thumb... Only respond to emails from persons or businesses you know, NEVER send personal info via email if requested to do so.
Use the Spam Blocker on your email or just delete!
Make sure you have an updated Anti-Virus application installed (Need help we can assist)
Never, give them access to your PC or share your Cell Phone with someone you don't know.
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PASSWORDS: Change your Password every 3 to 6 months, or at least once a year!
Best Password combination: Alpha (Upper & Lower Case), Numeric (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0) and any Special Characters (!, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), :, ", <, >, ? (If Supported)
In addition make the Password a minimum of 8 Characters, (but 12 or 20 is highly recommended).
Never Ever, just use Numbers or Phones Numbers, Pets Names, Street Addresses or Family Names for passwords!!
Never, give anyone access to your PC or share your Cell Phone with someone you don't know and NEVER share contacts.
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Recommendations with all accounts:
If the option to create 2 form factor authentication is offered, please use this to protect your accounts.
Most email accounts now offer this 2nd Form factor option.. Please Activate!
Most Banking businesses also offer this option... Please Activate!
Most Cell Service providers also offer this service... Please Activate!
Most Utility Company's also provide this option. .. Please Activate!
Most Online Businesses also provide this option. .. Please Activate!
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