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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