2014

With Valentine’s Day nearly here, the San Diego branch of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has issued a guide to staying safe on online dating sites.  In it, they explore some of the scams that people may try to pull off on these sites and basic social media channels.  You’ll want to heed the tips… read more

All around the world, organizations are commemorating an event known as Safer Internet Day.  As its moniker suggests, today’s event is geared toward helping citizens ensure their safety when they conduct business online.  A host of preventative measures are being offered to help citizens avoid financial fraud and identity theft, and to make sure you’re… read more

It’s that time of the year again:  tax time.  People will soon be receiving the proper forms in the mail, and soon thereafter, many will seek out assistance from a qualified professional so that their return is as good as it could be. When you choose a purported expert to help you with your tax… read more

Starting tomorrow, numerous people will be taking to social media to share with friends the gifts they got and the celebrations they had for the holiday.  But in doing, there are many who may be unwittingly leaving themselves open to potential harm.  A new report finds the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary offering some important tips geared… read more

Recently, Target made the news not for their holiday shopping deals, but because a whopping 40 million people may have had their credit card information compromised by hackers.  It’s estimated that cards may have been susceptible for 19 days, something that is sure to worry anyone who shopped at the retailer in that timeframe. A… read more

One unfortunate side effect of the holidays is that there tend to be a number of scams created as a means to defraud trusting individuals who just wanted to do some holiday shopping or download an app as a gift for a family member.  Because this time of the year sees an increase in such… read more

Black Friday may be over, but holiday shopping has just begun.  Many people have foregone the chaos of the event entirely this year in favor of shopping for presents from the comfort of their home.  Such persons are no doubt taking advantage of an event called Cyber Monday, in which retailers from around the country… read more

With Thanksgiving little more than a week away, many people are turning their attention to shopping, both online and in stores.  Because of the dramatic increase in retail traffic on both fronts at this time of the year, it’s important to revisit many of the precautions that need to be taken in order to protect… read more

Parents in the modern age have their hands full trying to keep their children safe from the various dangers they could confront online.  Safety isn’t as simple as it was even a decade ago.  Thankfully, a new report relates some tips from Cox Communications that seek to help parents safeguard their kids from harm. What… read more

One of the safety designations being afforded to October is Cyber Safety Month, with each week bringing a different emphasis on a subject related to cybersecurity.  Numerous entities are providing safety tips timed to the month, and one of those, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, has valuable advice related to purchasing products online in a… read more

Parents who attempt to stop their teens from interacting on social media are more like than not fighting a losing battle.  Social media has become an ingrained part of teenagers’ lives, and rather than attempt to dissuade teens from engaging on social mediums, parents should open up a dialogue with their kids.  The United States… read more

A new report provides a few valuable internet safety tips from the Attorney General of Oklahoma and the On Guard Online branch of the Federal Trade Commission.  For parents with children heading back to school, potentially being exposed for the first time to the brave new world of social media and gaming, the advice is… read more