Beware Tactics of Social Media Scams

By nature, we’re social creatures and that’s why we trick or treat on Halloween. Sites like Twitter and Facebook have also capitalized on our outgoing spirit with great success.

Botnet, phishing and zombie may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but they are the language of life online. These are all terms related to cyber security. The following quiz is a way to familiarize yourself with the terminology as you navigate the many threats that can befall you in cyberspace.

With everything we do, why worry about a phone or tablet getting hacked? Well, for one—everyone seems to have no problem storing sensitive data on their mobile devices.

Get rid of your sensitive documents securely at Tower’s two free paper shredding events this month.

Criminals are doing new things to steal your credit and debit card information—in a really sneaky way. They’re using “shimmers.”

While online shopping continues to grow in popularity, problems can arise. Here’s a multiple-choice quiz you can take to address your ability to navigate the net as safely as possible. It’s essential to remember that protecting yourself and your financial details is just as important when shopping online as when doing so in stores; and it can sometimes be more complicated.