It’s time to get a Password Manager What if you could get into all your accounts with one click, using any of your devices, and have a unique, very long complex password for each account? Does this sound too good to be true? A password manager lets you follow the best security measures without having…
This is the season to be merry and enjoy the special people in our lives. But, since this is also a spending season, we must be even more vigilant about our purchases. This article provides tips from the FBI on how to be careful. More info: ‘Tis the season for holiday scams FBI Ho, ho,…
Passwords stored in your browser are not safe. Wait, what? Saving passwords in your browser is a weak link. When you enter a password while using Chrome, it prompts you to save the password. You click “OK”, because now you don’t have to worry about entering the password for that site again. You may…
Please update your various devices/systems. Major vulnerabilities have been discovered in several systems, including Windows, Mac, and Chrome. We suggest that you update your systems ASAP to protect yourself. This article has answers… More info: Update Windows HDF InfoLine Update your browser HDF InfoLine TAKE HOME MESSAGE Please keep your devices up-to-date to remain…
What are computer cookies, and what do I need to know about them? Should I be worried about cookie notices on websites? Are they tracking me? Is my computer infected? This article has answers… More info: What are Cookies and how do they work? Dale McManus Youtube video How to delete Cookies HDF InfoLine…
How to delete all cookies from the most popular browsers This article walks you through deleting all cookies from each of the most popular browsers. Article Index: What are cookies? HDF InfoLine article How to clear the cache and cookies in your Web Browser University of Iowa Deleting your cookies may also remove saved…
Those so-called “Security” questions are punching holes in your account defenses Let’s say your friend puts a high-security deadbolt on his front door. He then writes “Only for my mother” on an envelope, puts the key in it and tapes it on the door. Would you feel comfortable storing your family silver at his…
There’s more at risk than just your email… Its important to protect the confidential information in our mail box, but there is an even greater danger to you if hackers get into your email account. Do you know what it is? What if I give you a hint: “forgot my password”? This article provides…
