Working from Home: Internet Connections

The first critical aspect when working from home these days is a secure Internet connection. Many people have either cable or fiberoptics connections at home. (Think Comcast for cable or Verizon Fios for fiberoptics). However, do not assume that your staff has a good, secure Internet connection. Ask employees what they have, and of course, […]

Email – Hackers Demanding Money

An email is floating around in which the hacker informs you that he has hacked all of your accounts and you need to pay him money. The email looks like it came from your own address, which is enough to convince people that they have been hacked. The reality is that you haven’t been hacked. […]

Keeping Your Data Secure – Powerpoint

Presentation for the Philadelphia chapter of NALS on Keeping Your Data Secure. This powerpoint provides advice to the layperson on basic steps they can take to protect themselves.  

Should I Worry about my Facebook Account Getting Hacked?

Question: What happens if my Facebook account gets hacked? The asker is wondering what will happen if their Facebook account gets hacked, and how to prevent it from happening. Keep a secure password, include numbers, letters, characters and so on.  Have good malware protection on your computer. Don’t access your account on public computers that […]

I got a Bonsaii DocShred for Home Shredding

Everyone Should Have a Shredder at Home With the risk of identity theft only increasing, a shredder is no longer a suggestion it is a requirement. However, the right kind of shredder is also crucial. Old fashioned shredders will no longer do the job. You need a shredder that will essentially create confetti, not just strips. […]

Worried about Facebook Privacy for Old Posts? Use Limit Old Posts

Want to Make Sure Old Facebook Posts Are Limited to Friends?   Every now and again, you might wonder with whom you shared a post. But finding those old posts so you can check the settings can be difficult.  Fortunately, Facebook has an easy way to limit who can see your old posts.  The tool […]

Untag or Report a Post on Facebook

Want to Untag or Get a Post Removed From Facebook? Sometimes people post things and tag your name in them. Other times you might come across spam, malware attempts or even a post so inappropriate that you feel Facebook needs to know about it.  Images of child pornography or rape come to mind for this […]

Facebook Hashtags and Privacy

Worried about Facebook Hashtags and Their Impact on Privacy? As you probably know by now, Facebook has implemented hashtags on its site.  What is a hashtag?  It is using the pound sign, #, in front of a statement or phrase.  For example, right now I am watching the finale of The Voice.  Cher was just […]