Why Identity Theft Increased in 2020 and More

by Carrie Kerskie | Feb 23, 2021 | Cyber Threats, Identity, Identity Theft, Privacy Tips & Tricks

The pandemic brought about many changes in 2020. One change was the increase in identity theft. Yet, reported data breaches declined. Why? Find out the answer to this question and more in this episode. Special guest: Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource...

How to Protect Your Devices

by Carrie Kerskie | Feb 16, 2021 | Cyber Threats, Devices, Privacy Tips & Tricks

Where do you go to find out the best way to protect your devices?? An IT Pro, of course. In this episode I chat with Dennis DiGiacomo, MDP Studios, about the threats he is seeing and simple steps us non-tech folks can take to protect our devices. Notice I didn’t say...

Keep Cybercriminals Away From Your Money…

by Carrie Kerskie | Feb 15, 2021 | Assets, Cyber Threats, Privacy Tips & Tricks

Guest post by Dennis DiGiacomo, MDP Studios Let’s ask ourselves would we ever sign a blank check and leave it sitting around on your desk at work or hand over your car keys to a complete stranger asking to borrow your car to run an errand. Likewise, you know not to...

What You Need to Know About Instagram’s Updated Terms

by Carrie Kerskie | Jan 31, 2021 | Cyber Threats, Devices, Privacy Tips & Tricks

Do you use Instagram? They recently updated their terms. It is shocking. Watch my video, below, as I review their new terms and explain how it impacts you and your privacy. What you hear may shock you, I know it shocked me! Prefer to listen? Check out the podcast...

Why I Changed My Mind About Password Managers

by Carrie Kerskie | Jan 5, 2021 | Devices, Privacy Tips & Tricks

As with most individuals, you probably have a ton of passwords to go along with your numerous online account.   Unless you’re using the same password for everything – which you shouldn’t be! -You’ll need a secure place to store them. Watch the...

Worst Passwords of 2020, Did Yours Make the List?

by Carrie Kerskie | Dec 16, 2020 | Cyber Threats, Devices, Privacy Tips & Tricks

Are your passwords on the naughty list? Watch on YouTube   Listen to the Podcast Not all passwords are created equally. Some are strong, those with a minimum of 14 characters. While others are weak, those with less than 12 characters. If passwords are what stands...