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Protect your electronics from lightning

by Missy Kellor on May 18, 2015 3 comments

A lightning strike can cause a power surge way above what your house is designed to handle. And, one good zap and your laptop or TV could get fried. Find out how to protect your electronics from lightning (and any other power surge).

Scam: malicious tagging—don’t watch that video!

by Guest Blogger on May 8, 2015 0 comments

A scam using something called malicious tagging is making its way around Facebook and other social media sites. The trouble is, it could leave your computer ridden with malware if you aren’t careful.

How to spot a phishing email scam

by TDS Security Team on April 30, 2015 5 comments

Cyber criminals are always looking for ways to try and steal your information. One of their favorites is to send legitimate-looking emails to "phish" for account numbers, or, better yet, payment information. So how can you spot fake emails from the real thing? We show you five ways to spot a scam.

Spring Clean Your Identity

by Guest Blogger on April 22, 2015 0 comments

Have you been neglecting your identity? In the daily hustle and bustle it is easy to let some important identity protecting tasks fall through the cracks. Just like you spring clean your house to get caught up once a year, take some time to spring clean your identity.

Alert: new email phishing scam

by TDS Security Team on April 1, 2015 4 comments

Although it’s April Fools’ Day this is not a joke—we’re getting reports of customers receiving an email that looks like the real thing but is actually a phishing scam. Learn what you should do and get five tips for spotting this kind of scam email.

Tips for a more secure laptop

by Guest Blogger on March 23, 2015 0 comments

When you’ve got work to do on the go, nothing beats a laptop. Are you keeping yours safe? Proper care for your laptop is much more involved than just storing it in a padded case. Try these tips to boost your laptop security and keep your identity safe.

4 Facebook scams to avoid

by Guest Blogger on February 18, 2015 0 comments

Do you know a Facebook scam when you see one? We've got four scams you should keep an eye out for so you can stay connected to your friends...not scam artists.

Data Privacy Day: safeguard your personal information and digital footprint

by Missy Kellor on January 28, 2015 0 comments

Today is International Data Privacy Day. While this might not be a holiday you’ll celebrate “Pinterest style” with a color-coordinated candy buffet or handmade cut-out cookies, it doesn’t mean it’s not important. In fact, it could be one of the most important holidays of the year.

Consumer alert: Phishing emails

by TDS Security Team on January 22, 2015 2 comments

Customers are receiving emails which appear to be from TDS asking for account information. These emails are NOT from TDS and are a phishing attempt.

Consumer Alert: new phishing scam uses fake virus warnings

by Guest Blogger on September 17, 2014 6 comments

Our Remote PC Support team is getting reports of a new kind of malware making the rounds on the Internet you need to know about. Find out what the scam looks like, what victims are being told, and how to fix it.

Russian crime syndicate hacks one billion user credentials

by TDS Security Team on August 7, 2014 1 comment

In the past 24 hours many media outlets have reported on how a Russian organized crime syndicate has accumulated over one billion user credentials (usernames, emails, passwords). While this news is still developing, it is not a reason to panic, but it is a great reason to revisit secure computing practices. We've got six tips for you.

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