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Imagine a number made up of a vast string of ones: 1111111…111. Specifically, 136 279 841 ones in a row. If we stacked up that many sheets of paper, the resulting tower would stretch into the stratosphere. If we write this number in a computer in binary form (using only ones and zeroes), it would fill up […]
As any experienced traveller knows, holidays often lead to a flurry of app downloads – whether it’s for in-flight entertainment, hotel check-ins or accessing tickets for events. However, many of these travel apps may continue to collect data from your device long after your trip has ended, raising privacy concerns. To help safeguard your data […]
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Think Twice Before Putting Off Updates! Many people might select “Remind me later” when we see an update alert. However, many software updates are created to fix security risks. Keeping software up to date is an easy way for us to stay safer online. To make updates even more convenient, turn on the automatic updates […]
In today’s hyper-connected world, cybersecurity isn’t just about what’s on your computer. It’s about your phone, your home office, and all the technology that keeps you connected every day. It can be difficult to know where to begin when embarking on the journey of proactive cybersecurity, but LinkedIn Learning makes the process simple. If you […]
Everyone wants to protect their information, but with all the cybersecurity tips out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Let us take you through a day in the life of being cyber safe so you can learn how to apply cybersecurity tips to your everyday life. Steer clear of juice jackingYou […]
Omar is a busy professional who works long hours, regularly goes to the gym, and makes time for friends and family. Like many of us, he usually shops online. One day, Omar received an email that looked like it came from an online order. The email said his payment didn’t go through, and he needed […]
Have you ever heard of juice jacking? It’s when hackers install malicious code into public charging stations and steal data from your mobile devices or track them. The FBI considers the risk of juice jacking so high this summer that they suggest you completely avoid using public chargers in airports, hotels, and malls. “Although ‘juice-jacking’ isn’t a new […]
Use a Password Manager For most people, generating and remembering long, random and unique passwords for every account is not possible. Rather than write them down, use a password manager! A password manager is an easy-to-use program that generates, stores and even fills in all your passwords. Password managers tell us when we have weak […]
1. KEEP A CLEAN MACHINE Keep all software on internet connected devices – including personal computers, smartphones and tablets – current to reduce risk of infection from ransomware and malware. If you want to “set it and forget it,” configure your devices to automatically update or to notify you when an update is available. 2. […]