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Is this 2-factor?

Posted on April 5, 2019March 16, 2019 by cynmackley

Is this 2-factor? We explain how it works.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Quick Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged 2-factor authentication, online safety, security, two-factor authenticationLeave a comment

Protecting kids: don’t forget about this

Posted on March 7, 2019February 8, 2019 by cynmackley

There's a way strangers can talk privately to your kids that you may not have thought of.

Posted in Android, Cyn's Tech Tips, Facebook, Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Social Media, UncategorizedTagged direct messages, Games, kids online, messaging, online safetyLeave a comment

Have you been compromised?

Posted on November 23, 2018October 30, 2018 by cynmackley

Make sure your account hasn't been hacked with Have I Been Pwned?

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged cool sites, have I been pwned, online safety, scams, security, security breachLeave a comment

Is this Kroger coupon real?

Posted on December 12, 2017December 11, 2017 by cynmackley

Is this Kroger coupon real? Probably not. Here's how to spot a fake.

Posted in Facebook, Security Help, Social Media, Using The InternetTagged coupon scams, facebook, facebook scams, Kroger, malware, online safety, scamsLeave a comment

3 Things You Must Do To Prevent Crippling Ransomware Attacks

Posted on May 15, 2017 by cynmackley

Most crippling ransomware attacks can be prevented. Here's what you need to know.

Posted in Computer Terms, In The News, Security HelpTagged NHS ransomware, online safety, ransomware, security, windows updates, windows vista, windows xp3 Comments

How Tech Can Keep You Safer In America’s Most Dangerous Cities

Posted on June 4, 2016 by cynmackley

Learn how to use tech to keep yourself safer in a dangerous world.

Posted in Security Help, Smartphones, Using The InternetTagged Crime, cyber crime, dangerous cities, home security, most dangerous cities, online safety, security appsLeave a comment

Profiles Can Be Deceiving: Safety and Online Dating

Posted on November 23, 2014 by cynmackley

Online dating is more popular than ever, but there are steps you must take to protect yourself.

Posted in Security HelpTagged online dating, online safety, securityLeave a comment

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