Personal Password Security Recent hacking events at retail stores and financial institutions have made us more aware about protecting our personal passwords. How often do you change passwords for your personal online accounts? When was the last time you changed the passwords for your online social networking sites, personal email, [...]

Identity Theft Identity theft is a crime where personally identifiable information such as name, Social Security number, date of birth, credit card number, health insurance number, etc. is inappropriately acquired (usually stolen) and used without authorization, to commit fraud or other crimes. How to avoid or detect the theft: Carefully [...]

Password Security Passwords are the first line of defense against cyber criminals. It’s crucial to pick strong passwords that are different for each account and it is good practice to update the passwords regularly. Follow these tips to create strong passwords and keep them secure. Use a unique password for [...]

Phishing Emails and Links Please be on the lookout for phishing emails or pages with links that try to convince you to click on a link or divulge any personal information. Phishing emails look like emails from a legitimate source but the content requests information that the actual company would [...]