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Fake Online Coronavirus Map Installing Malware on Computers

March 12, 2020August 5, 2022 Roger Steele

Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the Coronavirus COVID-19 to steal personal data. A malicious website pretending to be the… Continue Reading Fake Online Coronavirus Map Installing Malware on Computers

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Malware, News

Spotting Tax Scams to Avoid Being a Victim

January 15, 2020 Roger Steele

Tax season is in full swing, which means criminals will go to great lengths to separate you from your money,… Continue Reading Spotting Tax Scams to Avoid Being a Victim

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Internet Safety

Tips to Secure New Devices and Your Home Internet for the New Year

December 18, 2019 Roger Steele

The holiday season is upon us, which means shopping for the latest gadget is in full swing. With the massive… Continue Reading Tips to Secure New Devices and Your Home Internet for the New Year

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Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season

November 26, 2019 Roger Steele

It’s that time of year again, holiday shopping has begun! Everyone is looking for those unique gifts, new video games,… Continue Reading Shopping Tips for the Holiday Season

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Avoid Being a Victim of Charity Fraud

November 1, 2019 Roger Steele

Giving monetary donations to a cause you deem worthy is an admirable action. According to National Philanthropic Trust, Americans gave… Continue Reading Avoid Being a Victim of Charity Fraud

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, News

Social Media Safety

October 17, 2019 Roger Steele

It has become near effortless to discover individuals or groups which one can connect with online that share a common… Continue Reading Social Media Safety

Helpful Tips, Internet Safety, News

IRS Warns of New Email Scam

August 26, 2019 Roger Steele

The Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners issued a news release, “Security Summit warns of new IRS impersonation… Continue Reading IRS Warns of New Email Scam

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, News, Phishing

Avoiding Online Selling Scams

August 8, 2019 Roger Steele

The Web 3.0 has given people the ability to buy and sell nearly anything they want from the convenience of… Continue Reading Avoiding Online Selling Scams

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips

What is ransomware?

June 10, 2019 Roger Steele

Ransomware is a type of malware software designed to lock access to a computer system or to its files. The… Continue Reading What is ransomware?

Fraud/Scams, Helpful Tips, Malware

Securing Your Home Wi-Fi Network

May 6, 2019 Roger Steele

The number of devices being brought into modern homes and connected to the Internet are growing at a staggering rate.… Continue Reading Securing Your Home Wi-Fi Network

Cybersecurity Resources, Helpful Tips cybersecurity, encryption, security, VPN, WiFi, Wireless

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