In the past several months, check fraud through the mail continues to rise. It is important to understand the risks involved before choosing to send payments through the mail. Ways fraudsters are obtaining checks through the mail:* Fishing – an old-fashioned, but proven effective, method which they will attach something sticky to a weighted object […]
Being able to connect to wi-fi in a public place is very convenient. However, just because it is free and easily accessible doesn’t mean it is secure. Unlike home wi-fi where you can take steps to keep your home network secure, the secureness of public wi-fi is out of your control. If a network isn’t […]
These days, many of us bank, communicate with healthcare providers and insurance companies, perform financial transactions, and shop via the Internet. This is convenient, but it also can put your personal information at risk if you’re not careful. Before you donate or throw away a computer, use a specially designed program to “wipe” the hard […]
If you find yourself consistently getting locked out of one online account or another because you’re drawing a blank when you try to log in, it’s time to consider a password manager to help you seamlessly oversee and handle all your login credentials. Password managers are also handy for auto-filling forms and syncing your data […]
Your home networks might have a range of wireless devices on them — from computers and phones to IP cameras, voice assistants, smart TVs, and connected appliances. Taking basic steps to secure your home Wi-Fi network will help protect your devices from getting hacked — and your information from getting stolen.* Encrypt your network- Encrypting […]
Scammers are circling back after the recent announcement of the one-time federal student loan debt relief plan. With the application for debt relief rolling out any day now, it is important to make sure you are getting information directly from the Department of Education. What to Look Out for in the Latest Student Loan […]
