by jnelson | Mar 14, 2022 | News, Our Blog
Smartphones are wonderfully convenient. Wherever you are, they allow instant connections with the entire world, not just with audio and video calls, but an amazing spectrum of applications that can schedule appointments, get directions, allow you to shop and bank,...
by jnelson | May 4, 2019 | News, Online Tools, Our Blog, Resources, Security, Tips and Tricks, Warnings
Passwords are a drag. They are seen by many users not as the first barrier to keep out bad guys, but as an obstacle to the user’s convenience. The rules have been complicated, obscure, and frankly, many seem ridiculous and more trouble than help. NIST, the...
by jnelson | Feb 4, 2017 | News, Our Blog, Security, Warnings
Like an early sign of spring, the tax scammers and would-be defrauders are already spreading their evil lies all across the land. And this year, they’ve gotten an early start and seem worse than ever. The IRS says that phishing scams – using email supposedly...
by jnelson | Aug 19, 2015 | News, Security, Warnings
Fear and anxiety are the biggest allies spammers have. Every month, for instance, that more of our customers than usual have problems with their bill, there’s also a corresponding uptick in the number of them that fall for phishing attacks. The reason why seems...
by jnelson | Feb 22, 2013 | How the Net Works, News, Security
The Internet these days is often compared to the Wild West. It, too, is a wide open frontier with endless possibilities, loose rules, limited government controls and not a few rustlers and bandits lurking along its trails. But unlike other frontiers, the Net seems to...
