Tim Berners-Lee is credited with the creation of the World Wide Web in 1989. It was originally created as a way that he could communicate and share things with co-workers via hyperlinks. Today, just 33 years later, the World Wide Web has become a main means of communication and has provided opportunities that would have […]
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Tax Time Security Tips
General Tips to Prepare Your Devices Setup Multi-Factor Authentication Whenever possible, set up multi-factor authentication (MFA). This will create an extra layer of security to protect your online accounts. Most tax preparation services will offer MFA as well as most email services. Do Updates Before beginning your filing process, make sure that all internet-connected devices […]
Love is in the air… and so are romance scams
What are romance scams? In romance scams, the scammer creates a fake online profile often using photos of other people. They will usually profess their love quickly and share made-up stories with reasons for desperately needing money. Sometimes the scammers will even involve their victim in online bank fraud without the victim realizing they are […]
Securing your Internet-Connected Devices
Your Router Securing your internet-connected devices starts with where they all connect: your router. First things first, you’ll need to change your router settings from the default ones. Every router comes with default settings, so you’ll want to change the name of your network, username, and password. Make sure you don’t make usernames or passwords […]
Tech Support Scams and How to Avoid Them
You may have seen/heard of a tech support scam before. These scams can be seen in the form of a phone call, pop-up warning, or even in an online ad or listing on a search results page. The common trait among these forms, is that all of them have a scammer pretending to be tech […]