Phishing
Quick Facts
Phishing is a scam where Internet fraudsters send spam or pop-up messages to lure personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. To avoid getting hooked:
Don't reply to email or pop-up messages that ask for personal... Read More
Online Shopping
Quick Facts
Shopping on the Internet can be economical, convenient, and no less safe than shopping in a store or by mail. To help keep your online shopping experience a safe one:
Know who you're dealing with. Confirm the online seller's physical... Read More
More Enjoyment, Less Spam Fed up with spam? You’re not alone, so is everyone else. Spend a couple of days without checking email or emptying your junk mail folder, and you often return to an inbox bulging with irritating spam messages.
The days when junk mail was just a passing... Read More
Wireless Security
Quick Facts
Wireless Internet access can offer convenience and mobility. But there are steps you should take to protect your wireless network and the computers on it.
Use encryption to scramble communications over the network. If you have a ... Read More
Be Smart, Be Safe What is social engineering?
Social engineering describes a series of techniques used to trick people into performing actions or giving up confidential information. While these techniques share many commonalities with the repertoire of an ordinary con... Read More