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Understanding Data Breaches and How to Protect Yourself Part of the Smart Rural Community Senior Safety Series Oct 23, 2025 \| posted by Reliance Connects #safety #security #internet #cybersecutirymonth #SmartRuralCommunity #stay safe #stop scams #protectyourself #stopthinkconnect #Strongpassword A data breach happens when someone gains unauthorized access to your personal or confidential information such as your Social Security number, financial details, health records, or account logins. These breaches can happen accidentally or through deliberate theft. Recent high-profile examples... Full Article
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
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