Top 10 Tuesday Tips of 2024

As we look forward to an exciting new year, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the most popular Tuesday Tips from 2024 so you can read your favorites again and catch on any you missed. Our talented Network 1 team tackled a wide range of topics—from protecting yourself from hackers to…

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Stop Texting? The FBI Says You Should.

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Cybersecurity threats are escalating, and recent warnings from global intelligence agencies reveal a critical risk: major telecommunications providers have been compromised, exposing data to state-sponsored threat actors. How do we know this? First, in December 2024 the FBI, CIA, and cyber security agencies from Australia, Canada, and New Zealand published a notice warning the public…

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The Scariest Threat Haunting Small Businesses This Halloween

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It’s that time of year when spooky costumes and haunted houses are all in good fun, but there’s something much scarier lurking in the shadows for small businesses—cybercrime. And unlike the fake ghouls and goblins of Halloween, the threats posed by hackers are very real. For greater Atlanta small and mid-sized businesses, cyberattacks are a…

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Cybersecurity for Kids: A Guide for Parents

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Today, teaching your children about online safety is as essential as teaching them to cross the street safely. This guide is designed to help you introduce key cybersecurity concepts to your children; to help them understand the importance of protecting themselves and the family’s personal data. Start with Basic Internet Safety It’s important to have…

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Cybersecurity for Senior Citizens: Help Your Loved Ones Stay Safe Online

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In today’s digital age, senior citizens are spending more time online for socializing, entertainment, banking, and shopping. However, the rise in internet use makes them prime targets for cybercriminals. Scammers often prey on older adults who may not be as familiar with online risks or recognize the signs of nefarious actors, making it essential for…

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Longer Passwords Are In, Frequent Changes Are Out

October is Cybersecurity Month, the perfect time for businesses to reassess their security practices, especially when it comes to passwords. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently updated its password guidelines, and these new recommendations mark a significant shift in how we think about passwords. Goodbye, Complex Passwords: Hello, Longer Passphrases In the…

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Medical Practitioners Hit Hard by UnitedHealth Group Cyberattack

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The cyberattack on Change Healthcare, owned by UnitedHealth Group, disrupted digital clearinghouse services, impacting billing and care authorization systems nationwide. On average Change Healthcare processes 15 billion health care transactions annually, managing one in three health care transactions in the US. UnitedHealth identified a ransomware group called ALPHV, or Blackcat, as responsible. The attack has…

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How Pig Butchering Scams Work & How to Avoid Them

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Pig butchering scams, a term that might sound odd and even gruesome in the context of cybercrime, are increasingly becoming a significant concern for individuals and businesses alike. More sophisticated than phishing or social engineering attempts, these scams are a long game to which many savvy people have fallen prey. In fact, the Homeland Security…

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Tuesday Tip: Search Within WhatsApp

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No matter what platform you use, messages accumulate over time, and it can be hard to find what you need, when you need it. Maybe you’re looking for the street address of a restaurant you want to try or that funny quote your sister sent to you. For those that use WhatsApp, there is an…

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Tuesday Tip: Who Needs a New iPhone?

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Did you know Apple has an iPhone upgrade plan? This was news to me. This plan is perfect for anyone who always wants the most recent iPhone and can afford it. I am sure my best friend has this plan as he has the new everything when it comes to technology! The first step is…

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Tuesday Tip: FlightAware

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If you’ve ever looked up at an airplane and wondered where it could be headed, well, wonder no more. With the power of the internet at your fingertips, you can view details on just about any airplane you see in the sky on FlightAware. With nearly-real-time tracking, you can view an interactive map of your…

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Tuesday Tip: Keyboard Shortcut to AI

A couple of months ago I wrote a Tuesday Tip about Bing Chat (Microsoft’s ChatGPT equivalent). Since then, it has been rebranded as Copilot. If you are running Windows 11, the fastest way to pull up Copilot is to press the Windows logo key + C. The Copilot dialog box pops up to the right, and…

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Tuesday Tip: Let Google Lend a Hand

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Do you want to save yourself some time? Of course, we all do! Next time you need to write a document, especially a long one, try a little-known transcribing tool in Goggle Docs and let it do the typing for you. To activate this tool, open Google Docs and navigate to the Tools tab at…

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