Safe, Even On the Go
Reconsider your mobile data security
Laptops, iPhones, Blackberrys, and other small devices can conveniently store data outside your work environment. But unless you’re cautious, portability may lead to unintended data disclosure. Such devices are easily stolen, and theft of them is on the rise. In fact, in most cases, the data is even more valuable than the property... More >>
Hook, Line & Stinker
Don't get reeled in by phishing scams
In a phishing scam, you receive an email message that appears to come from a legitimate source, like your bank or some other reputable company. The authentic-looking message instructs you to follow an enclosed Web link—usually to “confirm your account” or “verify your information immediately.” Don’t fall for these scams! And if you’re confident that you can recognize a fake and would know better than to click that link, think again... More >>
Too Much Information
What to reveal on social networking sites
Popular websites like Facebook, MySpace, etc. make it easy to share your photos, whereabouts, contact info, and interests with friends. But be careful not to put your safety or your future at risk. The words and images you post on the Internet may be available for years, and your profile may be viewed by future employers and school admissions officials, as well as identity thieves, spammers, and stalkers... More >>
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Tip of the Day
#3 Update your anti-virus software often.
You are not just protecting yourself when using virus software, but also others you communicate with. So, if you’ve let that anti-virus subscription lapse, you should renew it—today! You can get anti-virus software at low or not cost from many sources.
Also, many people don’t realize that there is a proper way to use an anti-virus program. Just having anti-virus software loaded on your computer is not enough.
You must keep the software up-to-date by running virus scans weekly, renewing your virus definitions file daily, and quarantining files as needed. If that sounds like a lot, don’t panic: most modern anti-virus software allows you to automate most of the work.
Remember, new computer viruses show up all the time, and your anti-virus protection is only as good as your last update!
