Cyber Security and Cyber Safety Guidelines

General cyber safety and cyber security guidelines for the layperson. Problems suggested and solutions provided.

Cell Phone Security, Cell Phones, Cyber Privacy, Cyber Security, Passwords

How to Secure your Smartphone and Increase Your Mobile Security

As smartphones increase in popularity, threats to privacy grow too. We enjoy the convenience of using our phones for online banking, shopping, email, social media, web browsing, storage of personal information and keeping track of our schedules…

Cyber Security, Internet Safety

Cyber Security: 2 more Important Ways to Stay Cybersafe – Part II

In Part I of this article, attention was drawn to the importance of avoiding phishing schemes and of keeping all software updated including virus protection and system updates to your computers and other devices. Today, let's discuss two seemingly…

Cyber Security, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Phishing

Cyber Security: 2 ways to Protect yourself, your Family and your Community – Part I

I recently completed two Cyber Security classes provided by TEEX, a Training and Education Division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. I wanted to learn how local communities prepare for and respond to cyber threats and I hoped the…

Cyber Security, Internet Privacy, Phishing, Social Media, Twitter

Security and Privacy Tips for Twitter Users

The main purpose of Twitter is to help users share information with the world. That means this information is intended to be public and it can even be shared with people who do not use Twitter. The type of information that is shared includes…

Cyber Privacy, Cyber Security, Internet Privacy, Internet Safety, Passwords

Cyber Security for Home Networks – 5 Important Steps

When it comes to cyber security at home, it’s important to establish a game plan for all household technology users that is realistic and manageable. An updated and thorough game plan can greatly reduce and even prevent identity theft and…

Cyber Security, Facebook, Internet Privacy, Social Media

12 Easy Steps to Check Your Facebook Privacy Settings

Are you certain your privacy settings are doing what you think they should be doing for you? Have you checked all your Facebook privacy settings lately? Many Facebook users are unaware that what they are reading, watching or listening to…

Cyber Security, Identity Theft, Internet Privacy, Phishing

Digital Safety and Security: Holiday Shopping and Travel Tips

Yesterday I went to a popular mall jewelry store in search of a Thanksgiving Weekend sale but I took to the internet after I was told their brand never goes on sale. It didn’t take long before I came across a cyber deal offering the same…

Cyber Security, Facebook, Internet Privacy, Social Media

How to Verify and Edit Facebook Privacy Settings

There’s been some panic about Facebook privacy, but don’t despair! It’s easy to make certain your privacy settings are set just the way you want them. Click on hyperlinks along the way for additional info or to verify or change your…