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Online Privacy

The Internet touches almost all aspects of our daily lives. We are able to shop, bank, connect with family and friends, and handle our medical records all online. These activities require you to provide personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, date of birth, account numbers, passwords, and location information.

Malware - Malicious Software

Malware, short for malicious software, includes any software (such as a virus, Trojan, or spyware) that is installed on your computer or mobile device. The software is then used, usually covertly, to compromise the integrity of your device. Most commonly, malware is designed to give attackers access to your infected computer. That access may allow others to monitor and control your online activity or steal your personal information or other sensitive data.

5 Ways to be Cyber Secure at Work

Businesses face significant financial loss when a cyber-attack occurs. In 2018, the U.S. business sector had the largest number of data breaches ever recorded. Cybercriminals often rely on human error - employees failing to install software patches or clicking on malicious links - to gain access to systems. From the top leadership to the newest employee, cybersecurity requires the vigilance of everyone to keep data, customers, and capital safe and secure. Support a culture of cybersecurity at your organization.

10 Cybersecurity Tips for Businesses

The Internet allows businesses of all sizes and from any location to reach new and larger markets, and provides opportunities to work more efficiently by using computer-based tools. Whether a company is thinking of adopting cloud computing or just using email and maintaining a website, cybersecurity should be a part of the plan.

Tech Support Scams

You get a phone call, pop-up, or email telling you there's a problem with your computer. Often, scammers are behind these calls, pop-up messages, and emails. They want to get your money, personal information, or access to your files. This can harm your network, put your data at risk, and damage your business. The scammers may pretend to be from a well-known tech company, such as Microsoft. They use lots of technical terms to convince you that the problems with your computer are real. They may ask you to open some files or run a scan on your computer - and then tell you those files or the scan results show a problem - but there isn't one.