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TDS customers targeted by phishing scam

By Guest Blogger on August 23, 2013 in News, Security

Have you seen it? The email that TDS is expanding your email quota? DELETE it! It’s a scam.

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What you need to know about Chrome 25

By TDS Security Team on March 6, 2013 in Security, Tech Tips

If you use Google Chrome, you should know about the important new security updates and controls included in the newest… more...

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Why you need Internet security powered by award-winning F-Secure

By TDS Security Team on February 15, 2013 in Products, Security

If you don’t subscribe to TDS Internet Security or have Internet security software on your pc, you should really give it some thought—and not just because we sell it. Here’s why: The SANS Institute estimates that a new, unprotected computer connected to the Internet will be compromised in less than 3 days.

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Don’t get hooked by a phishing scam

By TDS Security Team on February 5, 2013 in Online Life, Security, Tech Tips

We’re hearing that a few of our customers have received phishing phone calls (otherwise known as voice phishing or “vishing”). Most people know about phishing over email or pop-up message, but not everyone knows about vishing.

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Twitter hacked. Update your passwords.

By TDS Security Team on February 4, 2013 in News, Security, Tech Tips

At the end of last week Twitter announced it had been attacked by hackers and that up to 250,000 accounts… more...

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Java 7 Patch released from Oracle – Here’s what you need to do

By TDS Security Team on January 16, 2013 in How-To’s, News, Products, Security, Tech Tips

Last week a critical security vulnerability was discovered within Oracle’s popular Java 7 Runtime Environment (JRE), affecting Java 7 Update… more...

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Smart Cyber Shopping – no data for deals

By TDS Security Team on November 25, 2012 in Online Life, Security

Ready. The Cyber Monday hype is in full swing and smart shoppers are compiling data to find the season’s best… more...

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5 ways to outsmart online tax scams

By Guest Blogger on July 2, 2012 in Security, Tech Tips

It’s tax season. Filing online is quicker, easier, and results in faster returns (if you’re due one). But watch out… more...

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TDS Telecom. is the 7th largest telecom provider in the U.S., and our parent company is Telephone and Data Systems Inc. Of course, we have a few cool sister companies too, like U.S. Cellular and OneNeck® IT Solutions. Bottom-line: At TDS it’s our job to connect people at home and at work. We connect people nationwide, in rural communities and metro areas alike. We connect people running big businesses, start-ups, and even at- home teleworkers with Internet, phone, data, and TV services.

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