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05/20/2024

Social Media Scams that Shock You!

If you are on Facebook, you’ve probably seen a post tagging people you know stating “I can’t believe he is gone. I’m gonna miss him so much.” The post contains a link to a news article or video, but when you click the link, you are taken to a web page that prompts you to log in to Facebook. If you enter your information, you are taken to an unrelated page. No news article exists, but scammers have just stolen your Facebook credentials using a phishing attack. Then they turn around and use those credentials to send that fake post to your family and friends, hoping to get their credentials.

Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to a Facebook phishing attack:
• When possible, use multi-factor authentication (MFA) as an added layer of security for your accounts. The MFA will prompt you to provide additional verification before logging in, making it more difficult for scammers to compromise your account.
• A post from a friend may seem trustworthy, but their account could be compromised. Reach out to your friend over the phone or text to verify that their post was legitimate.
Remember, this type of phishing attack isn’t exclusive to Facebook. Scammers could use this type of attack on any social media platform.

05/13/2024

Avoid public charging when out and about-

Many establishments like airports have charging stations with USB plugs that you can use to charge vapes, e-readers, laptops, tablets, and phones. However, threat actors can load malware onto these ports to “juice-jack” — accessing and stealing data from devices being charged. Carry a charged portable power bank with you to charge your devices on the go rather than using these public plugs.

05/09/2024

05/06/2024

How Many Email Addresses Should a Person Have?

If you answered 3 or 4, you'd be right on the recommended average.
Think about the categories of how you communicate through email.
1. Work/School - your UTHSC email address that should be only used for UTHSC correspondence. (You might want to review the Email standard for the permitted use of UTHSC email accounts.)
2. Personal - Family, friends, relatives, personal social network accounts, house electricity bills, house properly tax notifications, etc.
3. Spam - newsletters, and notifications from various websites, used when you have to enter an email address knowing it will probably be sold to others.
4. Bank - if you have given your personal or work email addresses to too many people, using a separate email for your most sensitive accounts protects them from being part of a data breach.

05/03/2024

05/01/2024

04/29/2024

Pay securely with Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay

Mobile payment services like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay are a safe and convenient way to pay for goods and services. These services allow you to make contactless payments with your smartphone or smartwatch, without having to use your physical credit or debit card.
Here are some tips for using mobile payment services safely:
• Make sure that your phone or smartwatch is password-protected. This will help to prevent unauthorized access to your mobile payment account.
• Only use mobile payment services on trusted devices.
• Be aware of your surroundings when making mobile payments. Avoid making mobile payments in public places where someone could see your PIN or password.
• Monitor your mobile payment account transactions regularly for any suspicious activity.

03/22/2024

Weekend plans:
1. Plan a fun activity with the family. 🛴🎢🏖
2. Find time to relax with some me time. 😍💆‍♂️
3.Monitor your privacy settings in social media and Internet browsers. 💻📱

Many of us have private information on our devices and social media platforms. Our privacy settings impact who can access this data. For example, the privacy settings on your browser affect the information websites see, like your browsing history or your payment information.
Likewise, your privacy settings on social media pages like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok impact the personal information, posts, and media that strangers can access. Modify your privacy settings in the following places:
● Windows
● Google Chrome
● Firefox
● Safari
● Google Account
● Apple devices
● Facebook
● Twitter
● Instagram
● TikTok

03/20/2024

Mcon US Tip Of The Day!
🔒Practice Safe Browsing🔒
You wouldn't choose to walk through a dangerous neighborhood—don't visit dangerous neighborhoods online. Cybercriminals use lurid content as bait. They know people are sometimes tempted by dubious content and may let their guard down when searching for it. The Internet's demimonde is filled with hard-to-see pitfalls, where one careless click could expose personal data or infect your device with malware. By resisting the urge, you don't even give the hackers a chance.

03/19/2024

Choose strong, unique passwords and regularly update them. After you spring clean your home dedicate some time to adding an extra layer of secuity by changing out your passwords! ⏰📲

03/18/2024

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03/15/2024

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