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Six Tips for Using Social Media Safely Dec 11, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #safety #security #social media Social media has made it easier than ever to keep in touch and stay connected with loved ones around the globe. It’s also made users increasingly vulnerable to cyber crimes such as: Data breaches Hacking Fake accounts and impersonation scams Phishing Sending... Full Article
Think Twice Before Taking That Social Media Quiz Nov 21, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #safety #scams #security #social media Your childhood pet’s name, your mother’s maiden name, your first car. Why would a random social media quiz about which Harry Potter character you’d most relate to need to know these things? Well, there’s a chance it’s a scam.   These types of topics are all common account security questions used... Full Article
Cyber Security Awareness Month Oct 17, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #security #safety #internet Seven Cybersecurity Steps to Keep Your Devices & Accounts Safe What's more important to you: the safety of your data and online accounts, or having an easy experience when browsing the web? According to a 2021 Norton study, you probably picked the latter: more than three out of five... Full Article
Watch Out for Automatic Account Renewal Scams Like This One Sep 5, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #scams #security #safety Have you received an email or text message that looks like the image above? In this scam email that was sent to a customer, the sender is posing as Norton, a company that offers anti-virus software. An invoice has been included in the email that details a subscription to “Norton 360 premium.”... Full Article
Scammers Are Impersonating Best Buy’s Geek Squad: Here’s What You Need to Know Jul 12, 2023 | posted by Clear Creek Communications #scams #security Author : Office of the Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum Don't fall for these phony Geek Squad invoices and customer service numbers. Consumers and small business owners are being targeted by a scam that involves fraudulent invoices and customer service numbers posing as Best Buy’s... Full Article