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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
Celebrating 811 Day Know What’s Below: Why 811 Day Matters for Your Safety and Ours Aug 5, 2025 | posted by #811 #digsafe #beforeyoudig #safety #protectyourhome #protectyourself #security #technology Every year on August 11th , the telecommunications and utility industries come together to raise awareness about a simple, lifesaving number: 811 . At Reliance Connects, we’re proud to join in the message—because every time you dig without checking what’s underground, you could be cutting into... 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