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Public Wi-Fi warning

Posted on August 19, 2023August 10, 2023 by cynmackley

Don't be fooled by fake public WiFi networks.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Quick Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Tablets, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged fake public wifi, fake wifi, Phishing, public wifi, scams, security, using the internet, virtual private networks, VPN, wifiLeave a comment

A warning about public chargers

Posted on August 6, 2023July 27, 2023 by cynmackley

Public charging stations are convenient but they can wreck your phone or computer.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, iOS, Mac OS, Quick Tips, Security Help, UncategorizedTagged charging station security, malware, phone malware, public chargers, public usb charging, ransomware, security, tablet malware, usb charging malwareLeave a comment

What is a VPN and why do you need one?

Posted on August 5, 2023July 27, 2023 by cynmackley

What is a VPN and why do you need one? We break it down.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged free vpn, privacy, security, using the internet, virtual private network, VPNLeave a comment

A frightening example of just how many credit card numbers are stolen

Posted on July 30, 2023July 21, 2023 by cynmackley
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I've had an incredibly annoying experience recently. Scammers have attempted to make thousands upon thousands purchases from this website with stolen credit card numbers.

Posted in Security HelpTagged credit card scams, scammers, security1 Comment

Windows – Denial, Anger & Acceptance

Posted on July 29, 2023July 15, 2023 by cynmackley
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How to cope with the end of Windows 10.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged end of windows 7, security, updates, Windows 10, Windows 11, windows 7, Windows lifecycle3 Comments

Google Passkey- readers speak out

Posted on June 17, 2023June 2, 2023 by cynmackley
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Readers speak out on Google Passkey.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Security HelpTagged google, Google Passkey, securityLeave a comment

5 email security tips for seniors

Posted on June 17, 2023June 3, 2023 by cynmackley
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Email prime target for cybercriminals who are always looking for ways to scam unsuspecting users out of their personal information and money.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security HelpTagged email, email security, email tips, securityLeave a comment

1 Million Hit By Healthcare Info Breach

Posted on May 27, 2023July 14, 2023 by cynmackley
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Confidential information Belonging to over 1 million people was exposed to hackers due to lax security on the part of NextGen Healthcare.

Posted in UncategorizedTagged healthcare, nextgen, records breach, securityLeave a comment

Google Privacy Dashboard

Posted on May 26, 2023May 13, 2023 by cynmackley

Use Google's privacy dashboard to manage your account.

Posted in Android, Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Security Help, Smartphones, Smartphones, Uncategorized, Using The InternetTagged android, google, privacy, security1 Comment

Google Adds Passkeys to Replace Passwords

Posted on May 20, 2023May 6, 2023 by cynmackley
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Tech giant Google is taking a significant step in their plant to do away with passwords, the company is allowing you to create passkeys for your account that are stored on the devices you use to access Google services like Gmail and YouTube.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Using The InternetTagged create a passkey, google, Google Passkey, Passkeys, security4 Comments

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