Three Ways to Protect the Personal Info on Your Phone
Imagine carrying a written copy of all your conversations with you everywhere you went. Or copies of your account numbers, usernames, and passwords. Or all the photos and videos you’ve ever taken. Here are three things you can do today to protect the personal information on your phone.
Know the Signs of a Social Security Scam
The Social Security Department has released information due to a high number of people being targeted with impersonation attacks. Continue reading to recognize the signs of a scam.
They Just Don't Give Up
The FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) unit is warning the public, especially older adults, about an increase in tech support scams. These persistent little scams just won’t go away; they just get revised and reinvented to target new potential victims.
The 10 Most Common 4-Digit Pins: Is Yours One of Them?
By now, it’s common knowledge that anything to do with your online security that’s easy-to-guess presents personal security risks. One of those risks involves using a 4-digit PIN code for your smartphone, additional devices, ATM accounts, and payment cards.
Protect Yourself from Account Takeover Attacks
A woman in Westchester County, NY learned the hard way that even those who know the tell-tale signs of a cyberattack can be fooled. She fell victim to an account takeover (ATO) of her financial accounts. As a result, looking closer at this ATO may help keep us from personally experiencing how one ends.