Staying Safe Online

Stay Informed. Stay Diligent. Stay Safe.

Warning – Device Storage Low!

You know how nice it feels to declutter that drawer or room that has just been accumulating… things…? When’s the last time you did that with your phone or tablet?

Well, in the name of digital security (and that feeling of satisfaction a good clean-up can bring) you might want to take stock of what apps you use and delete the ones you don’t. Unused apps (especially the free ones) can make you more vulnerable to digital threats. If something is free… chances are you (or your info) might be the product.

Stay aware out there!
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Death and Taxes… and Scams.

While the latter is not as certain as the former… encountering tax scams (especially this time of year) is becoming increasingly common for many Canadians. While scammers are going to

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Holiday Scams… Are Coming to Town.

While some of us keep a keen eye peeled for Santa, he’s not the only one coming to town this time of year – so too are the scammers. One

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Password Managers: Myth vs. Fact

You there! Stop writing down all those passwords. We’ve all heard it and we all know it… You must use a strong, unique password for every account, and please don’t