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Think twice before taking that social media quiz Oct 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #security #scams #tips #education Your childhood pet’s name, your mother’s maiden name, your first car. Why would a random social media quiz about which Harry Potter character you’d most relate to need to know these things? Well, there’s a chance it’s a scam.  These types of topics are all common account security questions... Full Article
Watch out for package delivery confirmation scams this holiday season Sep 27, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #security #scams #tips As the holidays approach and more folks order items for delivery, scams like the one in the image above tend to increase. The sender pretends to be a company reaching out to confirm or schedule the delivery of a package.  These kinds of messages almost always have a button or link that they... Full Article
Scammers impersonate well-known companies, recruit for fake jobs on LinkedIn and other job platforms From the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection Blog By Larissa Bungo, Senior Attorney, Federal Trade Commission Aug 10, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #security #scams Scammers are lurking on LinkedIn and other job sites, posing as “recruiters” for well-known companies. But instead of looking to hire you, they’re really looking to take your money and personal information. It starts with a direct message on a job search site like Indeed or LinkedIn. The... Full Article
Umbrella Defense has your back Jun 16, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #technology #security #community Did you know that all devices on a DirectLink internet connection are protected by Umbrella Defense? This free service is included with every DirectLink internet subscription, and it works to stop devices from accidentally visiting known websites that may contain online security threats like... Full Article
Scammers Are Impersonating Best Buy’s Geek Squad: Here’s What You Need to Know By Office of the Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Jun 12, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #scams #security Don't fall for these phony Geek Squad invoices and customer service numbers. Consumers and small business owners are being targeted by a scam that involves fraudulent invoices and customer service numbers posing as Best Buy’s Geek Squad. Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is urging... Full Article
Keep Your Personal Information Safe When Spring Cleaning Apr 17, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #technology #security Jenny found an old Roku in the back of the closet while she was spring cleaning. She had a neighbor that wanted one, so it seemed like a perfect fit. It seemed like the only thing to do was to plug it in and see if it still worked.  Jenny was navigating through the settings... Full Article
6 Digital Spring Cleaning Tips to Stay Organized and Secure Mar 1, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #security Spring cleaning is a time when people take inventory of their homes and possessions and clean out any unnecessary clutter. It’s also a great time to do the same thing for your digital life by making sure your data is protected, passwords are updated, and app and program use is reevaluated. Check... Full Article
Watch Out for "Account Suspended" Scams Feb 15, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #scams #tips #security A new favorite tactic of scammers is to try and convince you that one of your accounts has been suspended and that you need to take action to regain access or lift the suspension. The image above is from an email recently received by a DirectLink staff member that says, in rather poor grammar,... Full Article
Tech Term of the Month - February 2023: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Feb 15, 2023 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #security Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Two-Factor Authentication is an online account security protocol that adds an extra step to the login process to ensure the right person is accessing an account. MFA usually involves a code being sent to a smartphone or email address after the username and... Full Article
Stay Safe from Many Online Threats with Umbrella Defense This online safety feature is included with every DirectLink Internet subscription. Sep 1, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #security #wifi #internet #technology #announcements DirectLink has implemented Umbrella Defense - a cyber security solution from Cisco - to help protect internet subscribers. Umbrella Defense is a complimentary, included service that protects all subscribers on a DirectLink internet connection from accidentally visiting reportedly known websites... Full Article
Don’t click on that random text. It’s a scam By Gema de las Heras, Federal Trade Commission Aug 16, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #news #scams #education #security #ftc-article #tips Sorry to burst your bubble. That unexpected text from the Postal Service (USPS), Costco, or The Home Depot telling you about an unclaimed package or a survey you can complete to claim a freebie is NOT from them. It’s a scam. The FTC has seen a spike in reports from people getting text messages... Full Article
Only scammers demand utility payments in cryptocurrency By Gema de las Heras, Federal Trade Commission Aug 11, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #news #scams #education #security #ftc-article It’s never a good time to have your utilities shut off. But during the hot summer months, the threat of having no power can be especially miserable: no AC, no refrigerator, not even a fan. Scammers know this and will try to trick you into sending them money to keep your electricity on. But there... Full Article
Watch out for emails from scammers posing as computer software company, McAfee. They’re fakes! By Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Aug 4, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #scams #education #security #news Have you received an email with the subject line "Thank you for your purchase!" that looks like it came from McAfee, a computer security software company? The email claims your account has been “re-approved” and your credit or debit card was charged hundreds of dollars. At the very end of the... Full Article
Selling stuff online? Here’s how to avoid a scam By Alvaro Puig, Federal Trade Commission Aug 4, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #news #scams #education #security Courtesy of the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Advice Blog Selling stuff online can be a great way to make some extra cash. Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace, and other sites attract a lot of buyers — and scammers. Here are some ways scammers try to cheat you and what to do about it. Fake... Full Article
Create and Store Strong Passwords with a Password Manager May 5, 2022 | posted by Conner Williams #education #tips #technology #security Let’s talk passwords – it’s World Password Day! We all know having strong passwords is important, but are you reusing the same one across multiple websites? This opens the door for vulnerabilities in the event of a data breach.  Image caption: The LastPass password generator tool can... Full Article