Teens eat and drink too much sugar. The average teen drinks at least one sugar-sweetened beverage per day. Many of those contain more than double the recommended daily serving of sugar. Experts have found a simple solution. In a new study, doctors placed warning labels on beverages. The labels noted…
Don’t lose yourself: avoid identity theft on social media
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans More than three-quarters of American adults are active on social media, and the numbers total approximately 2.3-billion people worldwide. By living with and through our technology, it is easier than ever before to reconnect with friends, stay in touch with family…
Real-Life Hacks To Avoid Becoming A Sweaty Mess This Summer
It’s going to be one hell of a summer this year. According to a long-range forecast by AccuWeather, much of the country is in for more 90-degree days than average in 2016, with more stormy weather in the plains and more droughts on the West Coast. Basically, it’s going to feel…
New App lets you avoid crime hotspots in London
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans High-crime London neighbourhoods will be flagged up by a controversial new social app that offers people the choice of a “safe” or “risky” route to their destination. RedZone aims to become a “virtual neighbourhood watch” with GPS navigation similar to the…
Attorney General DeWine Offers Five Tips to Avoid Scams While Shopping Online
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans As consumers shop online during Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season, Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is encouraging them to protect their personal information and avoid scams online. “It’s a busy time of year, but it’s important not to let…
Experts provide tips to avoid scams on Cyber Monday
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Cyber Monday is one of the biggest online shopping days of the year. With growing concerns over credit card fraud, many are wondering how to best protect themselves from scams. With a few simple tips from experts, however, most shoppers can…
Teens taught to avoid identity theft by filtering social media
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Identity theft is nothing new but a push to protect kids and teens is new and now underway in Utah schools. Wednesday is “get smart about credit day” and Zion’s Bank used the opportunity to talk to teens about what they…
HOW TO AVOID GETTING HACKED AT THE ATM
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans We’ve heard the warnings for years now to avoid sketchy ATMs, yet folks continue to withdraw from hacked ATMs and later watch helplessly as money drains from their accounts. Thanks in part to slow adoption of EMV chip smart cards in…
5 Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen When You Travel (and How to Avoid it)
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Traveling abroad is now easier than it has ever been, and many are beginning to take advantage of cheaper airfares, more broadly accepted travel cards, and lower interest rates. But it’s a double edged-sword. As people make plans to travel the…
Cyber-Flashing And How To Avoid Being Hit
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Cyber-flashing is the latest form of cyber-crime to rear its ugly head. So far only one case has been reported, but it’s important that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) users take steps to protect themselves as it uses the AirDrop feature that’s available on…
