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Cybersecurity Tips for Wedding Success
The big day is on the way! You’ve been planning your wedding with love and care, and finally all your hard work is about to pay off. Or perhaps you are a wedding guest, prepared to attend this exciting event. Whether you are a member of the bridal party or a...
Avoid These Common Romance Scams
It’s a universal truth that most people want to find love. The problem is, online fraudsters use that desire against unsuspecting, vulnerable people on dating apps and dating sites. Not to burst Cupid’s bubble, but dating and romance scams are blooming like love in...
Why Is It Important To Check Your Credit Report?
Your credit reports are an important record of your credit activity, loans, public records and more. Creditors such as credit card companies and banks submit your credit information to the three major credit bureaus, which compile this info into your credit report. If...
Is Your Computer Hacked? How to Tell & Fix it
Why do hackers attack your computer? If you own a computer, you have probably heard about the threat that hackers pose to your system. Hackers are always seeking to gain access to your computer. Once they get in, they can wreak some serious havoc on your data,...
How to Find Out if Someone Has Hacked Your Email
Identity theft is a general term for a huge, terrible problem that affects millions of people per year. It happens when someone steals your personal information to obtain goods and services. The thieves can harm your finances and your credit, and even nullify...
How to Tell if Your Phone Is Hacked & How to Fix It
Your smart phone is your sanctuary. It’s where you keep photos, memories, accounts, passwords, and lots of other personal information. You probably have it with you at all times! You try to keep it as safe and secure as possible. Is your phone dying faster than usual...
How to Recover Your Hacked Facebook Account
In today's digital age, hacking has become a common issue. Many of us have experienced the frustration and panic that comes with losing control of our social media accounts. But no need to worry—there's always a remedy! In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to regain...
Recognizing Email Scams: Weird Symbols to Look for
Once upon a time, it was a thrill to receive email. We enthusiastically welcomed birthday greetings and meet-up offers from friends, but today, most inboxes receive a deluge of unwanted, suspicious-looking content. Unfortunately, much of it is spam. So, it follows...
Why Older Americans are Top Scam Targets
Scammers who target the elderly seem to be all around us. You’ve likely heard about the grandparent's scam where a caller claims to be an individual's grandchild needing emergency cash. Another classic theme is that the individual has won a prize or giveaway. The...
Job Hunting? Review Your Social Media First
Recruiters, employers, and co-workers are all guilty of checking your social media either to see how you might fit into their organization or out of simple curiosity about who you are; chances are if you have taken the time to look someone up, they have done the same....
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – Be Aware of These Charity Scams
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! You’re sure to see pink ribbons hanging in business windows, car bumpers, people’s shirts or hats, and countless other places. Since breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S., it’s no surprise that nearly...
Don’t Let Your Social Media Posts from Years Ago Define You
There’s no denying that social media has shifted the way we express ourselves. From discussing current events to wearing that favorite outfit, to making new friends—what was once reserved for social get-togethers has now moved online. It’s sometimes hard to remember a...
How We Review Your Online Reputation
Our powerful automated reputation scan uses cutting-edge technology to pick up on potentially negative or offensive content on your social profiles. Here we provide a breakdown of the things that we look for and flag in your alerts, so you can better understand how...
Can You be Hacked by Replying to a Text?
Have you ever lost your smartphone? Feels like you’ve lost your world—which, in a way, you have. Your phone has all your contacts, voice mails, apps, social media, photos, videos, search history—not to mention that you use it to call, face time, email, video and text....
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