Privacy
Internet of Things – How to Protect Your Home Devices
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November 23, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — The Internet of Things (IoT) is changing a lot about the world you live in. Everything from the way you drive to the way you pay for coffee is changing thanks to IoT. Intelligent sensors and chips are built into the things around you, and then they …
What Is the Internet of Things (IoT)?
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November 16, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — The “Internet of Things” (IoT) is becoming an increasingly hot topic in today’s world. Over the past decade and a half, the IoT has rapidly grown and evolved. Today, it is changing the world as we know it and offering new opportunities for growth. If this …
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 …
How to Spot Online Scams and Frauds
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October 13, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Are you familiar with an “open door” policy? This idea is standard practice at many businesses, but others denounce it entirely. Those that adhere to the policy believe it increases communication—which is a pillar of a successful organization. However, …
What is a VPN? Virtual Private Networks Explained
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September 27, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, allows computers, or whole networks of computers, to securely and confidentially connect with each other over the Internet. When you send data from your computer to a web site, or an email address, or one of the many …
Three Things You Must Know About the Equifax Data Breach
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September 15, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — 143 million American consumers recently had their information exposed by a data breach at Equifax—one of the nation’s most prominent credit bureaus. So, if you have a credit report, your personal information may be at risk. At this point, a lot about the …
The Good and Bad of Pop-Up Blocker Extensions
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August 10, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — Advertising: where would we be without it? For one, we’d probably have made less unwise purchases. On the other hand, how else would we have been introduced to Puppy Monkey Baby ? Ultimately, advertising plays a huge part in our lives, whether we like it …
Identity Theft Protection Monitoring and Recovery Services
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July 23, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — There were 38.3 million identity crime victims in 2015 (that’s one in eight Americans) – 2016 Fraud Report, Javelin Strategy & Research. Identity theft is a serious and growing issue, but there are precautions that you can (and should) …
Identity Theft and Identity Fraud – How to Protect Your Personal Information Online
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July 11, 2017 — HelpCloud Resolution — What is Identity Theft?Identity theft occurs when private personal information related to your identity (personally identifiable information or PII) is obtained by a third party, without your consent and usually without your knowledge, and used to …
Social Media Safety: Keeping Your Information Private
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October 6, 2015 — HelpCloud Resolution — Social media is a great way to connect and interact with friends, family, and coworkers online. The media aspect provides news, entertainment, and information about loved ones. The social aspect is where it can get a bit dangerous. It’s one thing to be …