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What Are Keyloggers?

Posted on February 21, 2017 by cynmackley

How a quiet malware that you can't even tell is on your PC can steal your identity and your money.

Posted in I've Always Wanted To Know..., Security Help, Using The InternetTagged account securtiy, keylogger, malware, online security, passwords, securityLeave a comment

Are You Giving Scammers Your Information?

Posted on February 18, 2017 by cynmackley

How playing what seems like an innocent Facebook game can expose your friends to scammers.

Posted in Quick Tips, Security Help, Social MediaTagged facebook, fake friend requests, Games, online security, privacy, quick tips, Quizzes, safety, scammers5 Comments

5 Tips for Protecting Yourself From a Password Security Breach

Posted on February 14, 2017 by cynmackley

We break down some simple steps for creating a tougher password.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged 2-step authentication, online security, password, security, strong password, two-factor authentication1 Comment

Is It Dangerous To Accept Fake Facebook Friend Requests?

Posted on October 8, 2016 by cynmackley

Is it dangerous to accept a fake Facebook friend request? We check out the potential fallout.

Posted in Social Media, Using The InternetTagged facebook, fake Facebook friend requests, online security, scams, social medial, spamLeave a comment

How Can I Tell If This Email Is Real?

Posted on July 19, 2016 by cynmackley

When an email looks suspicious, there are ways to check it out.

Posted in E-Mail Help, Security HelpTagged email, email security, online security, PayPal, Phishing, securityLeave a comment

Playing With Scammers

Posted on July 18, 2016 by cynmackley

We check out some people having fun with scammers.

Posted in Computer Terms, Quick Tips, Security HelpTagged fake tech support, Microsoft scam, online security, tech support scam, Windows scam11 Comments

Microsoft Will Cut Support For Old Versions Of Internet Explorer

Posted on August 19, 2014 by cynmackley

Microsoft is cutting support for older version of Internet Explorer. Learn what that means for your operating system and its security.

Posted in Security Help, Using The InternetTagged browser updates, browsers, IE 11, ie 8, Internet Exporer, microsoft, online security, securityLeave a comment

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