Add an extra level of protection for free with Norton ConnectSafe
Posted in Security Tip
Norton offers a free service called ConnectSafe for home users. Once you start using ConnectSafe, Norton checks the web sites you surf to against its extensive database to attempt to ascertain the site’s safety. If it’s deemed safe, you’re sent to your web site. If not, you receive a warning. Another feature is Unsafe Site Filter, which you can turn on or off. When the filter is...
Read MoreShow your school spirit – but NOT in your password!
Posted in Security Tip
It’s great to be a loyal fan or follower of your school’s team, but the one thing you don’t want to do is use your team name as your password! If you’re a UNC student or grad, and you’re using “tarheels” (or any variant thereof) as your password, change it now. It’s insecure on many, many levels. First, it’s a word in the dictionary. ...
Read MorePayPal’s automatically billed payments
Posted in FAQ's, Security Tip
Here’s something to look out for! Have you ever paid for something with PayPal and expected that to be the last of it, but you ended up on a recurring billing plan? Here’s how you can check to see what’s been preapproved or has been scheduled. Login to PayPal Go to My Account Click on Profile Click More Options Click My Money Go to Preapproved Payments Use this page to manage...
Read MoreUnexpected email with an unexpected link? Don’t click on it!
Posted in FAQ's, security, Security Tip
No matter what Internet Security software you’ve installed (you DO have something installed, right?), don’t ever click on a link you receive from an unexpected source! These can include, but are not limited to, notices from FedEx about a shipment to you, or that you sent, Verizon (or other company) phone bill that is extremely high, notice from a bank (with which you probably...
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