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Tech Tip: Do Online Banking? Read This …
• April 19, 2021
Keeping one PC dedicated to online banking reduces your chances of getting a bank account-hacking virus.
Tech Tip: Why Do I Need a $900 Firewall, and Have to Pay a Subscription Fee?
• July 6, 2020
A firewall looks at all internet traffic attempting to pass through to make sure it’s legitimate, that it’s not a virus and that it was requested from an in-network device; a router does not.
Tech Tip: Never Connect to Company Data on a Personal Device
• February 11, 2019
If you are working on a home PC and not diligently updating and monitoring the antivirus software, firewall and security patches on the machine, then there’s a high probability you’re infected with spyware or malware.
Tech Tip: How to Spot a Phishing Email
• February 4, 2019
Designed to look like a legitimate request from a site you trust, these emails are meant to get you to willingly give up your login information — or to download a virus.
Tech Tip: Is It Time for Cybersecurity Planning
• December 17, 2018
There are great resources out there for businesses that just don’t know where to start with cybersecurity, and the time to make plans is now.
