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Strong Passwords: Protect Yourself Online Part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series Oct 16, 2025 \| posted by Reliance Connects #safety #security #technology #internet #phishing #cybersecutirymonth #SmartRuralCommunity #stay safe #stop scams #protectyourself #Strongpassword #keep it safe #MFA Passwords are the keys to your online life. They protect your identity, your money, and your personal data. Yet many of us still use weak or repeated passwords, making it easier for hackers to access our accounts. As part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series , this guide shares best... Full Article
Understanding Phishing and How to Spot It Part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series Oct 9, 2025 \| posted by Reliance Connects #safety #security #technology #internet #phishing #stopthinkconnect #cybersecutirymonth #SmartRuralCommunity #stay safe #stop scams Online scams are not just a problem for big cities or businesses. They can happen to anyone, anywhere. As part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series , we’re sharing helpful information to keep everyone in our community safer online. Phishing (and its text-message version called... Full Article
2.4Ghz vs. 5Ghz and Wi-Fi 6 What’s the Difference? Mar 14, 2024 \| posted by Reliance Connects #internet #wifi Understanding the differences between WiFi frequencies is a low priority for most people, who often have more important things on their minds as they go about their busy day. But, in the evening, when they sit down at their computer or in front of their TV set to relax and stream their favorite... Full Article
Internet vs. Wi-Fi What’s the Difference? Feb 12, 2024 \| posted by Reliance Connects #internet #wifi #ethernet “What’s the WiFi here?” “This WiFi is too slow” “We need better WiFi” Sometimes we hear that internet and WiFi are the same thing, or that someone doesn’t need internet service, they just want WiFi. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, they serve different purposes... Full Article
Six Tips for Using Social Media Safely Dec 11, 2023 \| posted by Reliance Connects #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 Reliance Connects #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 Reliance Connects #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 Reliance Connects #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
Protect Your Smartphone in the Heat this Summer May 16, 2023 \| posted by Reliance Connects #safety Summer is officially here, and that means ample opportunities for great photos out in the sun. Unfortunately, smartphones don’t enjoy the sunshine as much as we do. Follow these tips to protect your cell phone from overheating. Keep your phone out of direct sunlight and hot cars... Full Article