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Don’t Just Throw it Out: How to Protect the Environment and Your Personal Data

By Cyber, cyber security, cybercriminals, CyberScout, donate, Earth Day, electronics, identity fraud, Insurance, Internet, Personal, personal data, Prevention, protecting your data, recycle, Technology

As the popularity of the internet and electronic devices continues to grow, so do the number of places where cybercriminals can find—and steal—our personal data. The rise in device ownership is also creating an enormous amount of e-waste. The World…

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Don’t Just Throw it Out: How to Protect the Environment and Your Personal Data

By Cyber, cyber security, cybercriminals, CyberScout, donate, Earth Day, electronics, identity fraud, Insurance, Internet, Personal, personal data, Prevention, protecting your data, recycle, Technology

As the popularity of the internet and electronic devices continues to grow, so do the number of places where cybercriminals can find—and steal—our personal data. The rise in device ownership is also creating an enormous amount of e-waste. The World…

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World Backup Day! The 5 W’s of Data Backup

By back up data, Business, confidential data, data backup, data storage, Education, Home, information technology, Insurance, Personal, personal computer, personal data, personal information, Prevention, private information, protect online privacy, protecting your data, protection, Technology

Times are really different right now compared to years past, but today is March 31, and that means it’s World Backup Day. As we’re quarantined and trying to stay healthy, it may be a good time to remind ourselves about…

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Juice Jacking: What You Need to Know

By cell phone, cyber security, cybersecurity, data, data backup, data breach, Insurance, malware, malware attack, mobile device, mobile security, Personal, Personal Cyber Protection, personal data, personal information, Personal Insurance, Prevention, protecting your data, smart phone, Technology, USB flash drive

We have probably all been to a public building where there are signs offering a free service to plug in your device at a charging location. Without thinking, we hurriedly plug in our device to the USB, by either using our…

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Smart Home Technology – Friend or Foe?

By Home, home security, information technology, Insurance, Internet, internet safety, new technology, online safety, Personal, protect your home, protecting your data, protection, protective devices, safety, Safety Tips, smart phone, smartphone, Technology, technology advances

Anyone buying any cool tech gifts for themselves or for loved ones this holiday season? The possibilities are endless when it comes to “smart” devices that are available for you and your home! These devices range from smart plugs and…

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Multi-factor Authentication: What It Is and Why You Should Use It

By Business, computer, cyber security, cybersecurity, Education, hackers, Home, identity fraud, Insurance, mobile security, password, passwords, Personal, Personal Cyber Protection, Prevention, protect online privacy, protecting your data, protection, security, smartphone, Social Media, strong password, Technology, Two-Factor Authentication

Have you noticed that many websites and apps are starting to require more than just a password to login to your account? Do you get annoyed and frustrated and wish you didn’t have to do it? The fact is, more…

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