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Don’t be a fool for love: avoiding online dating scams

By on February 12, 2018 in Online Life, Security
Everyone is looking for love, and in this digital age, many turn to online forums to find it. While many do find great relationships or fun dates through dating websites, others have felt the sting of costly scams. Monetary loss coupled with a broken heart? Far from a match made in heaven.
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Website updates for your security

By on August 21, 2017 in News
TDS has implemented the most recent version of TLS on our websites to ensure they are up-to-date and secure.
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How crackable is your password?

By on February 9, 2017 in Security, Tech Tips
We may scoff at those who actually use the word “password” as their password (or "123456"), but we probably shouldn’t be too smug. After all, are your passwords really any good? They may not be nearly as awesome as you think.
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‘Tis the season…for phishing scams!

By on December 7, 2016 in Online Life, Security
November and December are crazy busy for most of us. We’re shopping, traveling, and also attending (and hosting) holiday celebrations. This is all good news for scammers. Our distraction makes it the perfect time to take advantage of even the most vigilant of us. Find out what you can do stay safe this holiday season.
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Be careful what you type: scams (and malware) lurk in misspellings

By on April 12, 2016 in Online Life, Security
We all make typing mistakes, but due to a new type of scam, your fat fingers could cost you—big time. It’s called typosquatting—creating a website that has a domain name that is super similar to a legitimate, popular website, but takes advantage of common misspellings or accidental keystrokes.These fake sites can look so real, they can trick you into revealing your login or payment credentials, or even place backdoors into your computer system or install ransomware without your knowledge.
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