Internet Safety and Security
The Capital One Data Breach: What It Is, Who It Impacts, and What to Do About It
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August 26, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — On March 22 and23, 2019, Capital One, a credit card and banking company, experienced a majorsecurity breach. Paige Thompson, a former Amazon software engineer, hackedCapital One and gainedaccess to millions of individuals’ personal information. The …
Is the Internet Due for a Change?
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January 28, 2019 — HelpCloud Resolution — If So, Here’s What Things Might Look LikeYou can never judge a book by its cover … In 1215, one of the world’s most famous documents was created on a simple piece of parchment paper. The Magna Carta, also known as “The Great Charter” may look like merely …
Cyberbullying and Cyberstalking: How to Quickly Spot Problems and Safely Respond
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August 28, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — Everyone’s talking about online safety and why you should have a membership with a technical computer support company these days, but why? First things first, understanding how to keep yourself and your family safe online will ensure everyone is protected …
Article 13 — A Bad Idea: The EU is Trying to Reinvent the Wheel
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June 29, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — The European Union Parliament was quick to fall back into scrutiny after their short-lived positive limelight due to the widely popular GDPR legislation. Behind the scenes but quickly coming to the public’s eye (especially after passing the vote in the …
GDPR: A Critical Breakdown
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June 13, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) as explained in our detailed article here is, in summary, a series of protocols that creates rules for businesses that do business in Europe on how to process and maintain data collected from European residents. …
What Is the GDPR and What Does It Mean for People Living In the US?
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May 16, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a document of protocols that’s about 50,000 words long. For most, reading this document is a non-reality, but that doesn’t mean it’s OK to be in the dark, either. Everyone who uses the internet should know that …
G Suite for Dummies: What You Should Be Using and How to Use It
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April 5, 2018 — HelpCloud Resolution — Sometimes, when you’re faced with two options, the better one seems obvious. You might not even realize how often you pick between two things because one choice is so superior that you don’t waste time thinking about the other. What about when the …
How to Stay Safe On Free Gaming Websites
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December 26, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Everyone has their vices. The world can be a big and exhausting place sometimes, which makes temporary escapes all the more important. Some decide to bake cookies to escape, others exercise and many play video games. Seriously, for individuals of all …
Understanding Firewalls and How they Protect Your Computer and Data
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November 10, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Before we delve into the world of firewalls, you need to understand what broadband is and how it works. You’ll also need to learn how a router connects with broadband technology. A router takes information, generally from a broadband signal, and delivers …
The Best Web Browser Extensions for Internet Security
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November 4, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — One can never be too safe on the web. From avoiding suspicious links to ensuring your computer is free of malware, keeping yourself safe online can feel like a full-time job. Fortunately, there are tools that can help you gear up and protect yourself from …