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How to avoid becoming "phish" bait

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Protecting yourself from "phishing" emails and a word of the week which could get you "hooked". More>>

Protecting your Cyberturf: How to create strong passwords

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Do you use the same user ID and password for everything you do online?  It makes it easier to remember, but puts you in jeopardy if someone is able to figure out what your password is and can then get in to all of your email accounts, protected websites, even your online banking system.  More>>

Protecting yourself from online identity theft

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Stealing identities online has become big business for cyber criminals.  You might not always be able to stop them from targeting you but it's possible to minimize the damage.  More>>

Ways to protect yourself online

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The internet turns 40 years old this year.  While there is the opportunity for more great content online, there is also increased opportunity for scammers to steal your personal information.  More>>

The ABCs of Web Protection

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To kick off our new series, Protecting Your Cyberturf, our expert Theresa Payton teaches us the ABC's of online protection.  More>>

Theresa Payton was the first woman to hold the position of CIO at the White House. Each week, she gives tips on how to protect your personal and work computers from intrusion.
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Theresa Payton is also on Twitter and Facebook!
Here are her accounts: Twitter.com/FortaliceLLC
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