Posts in category 'Technology'

Every spring, most people take time to spring clean our homes, offices, cars, and even garages to create a more organized environment with improved air quality. Through spring cleaning, our moods improve, we reenergize our positive outlook, and we have a renewed sense of accomplishment. So why don't we spring clean our finances as well?

It's common to talk about the importance of physical well-being, emotional well-being, and social well-being, but your financial well-being plays an integral part in your overall health. Similar to your physical and emotional well-being, creating good financial habits will lead to making informed financial decisions, setting realistic goals, and preparing for emergencies.

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Knowledge isn't just power anymore — it's security. As cyberattacks grow in both number and subtlety, so should your cybersecurity know-how.

That's where Idaho Central Credit Union comes in. We're here to show you how to tell the good guys and bad guys apart so you can browse with peace of mind. Up first is one of the most critical parts of any site: the URL. By knowing the anatomy of a URL and what each part does, you'll be better prepared to make smart, secure decisions online.

What is a URL?

In nerd speak, a URL is a Uniform Resource Locator, aka the thing that specifies where resources like webpages are located o...

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In many ways, the world's progress has never been better. Every year we make strides in civics, technology, information, and nameless other realms. We truly have more resources at our fingertips than ever before.

Some use those resources for good. Others … not so much.

Don't let others' misuse affect your life. Scammers might be out to get you, but we're out to get the scammers. Here's how to protect yourself by catching fraudsters in the act.

Check the URL

Scammers use sophisticated techniques to trick people into going to their sites, and with the rise of AI, it likely wo...

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Data Breaches

From Our Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair

We all are becoming very accustomed to the perils of the an increasingly digital world.

So you got a letter in the mail that your data that was held with a company or organization was compromised.  Do not disregard the information in these letters! Often times they will provide you with additional identity protection services at no cost to you.

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From Our Friends at Integrity Computer Consulting and Repair

As you prepare for a new year, add to your list a review of your online accounts and the measures you are taking to keep them secure. What steps can you take to keep yourself safe? We recommend the following for ANY online account security. 

1. ALWAYS use two-step (2FA) or multifactor authentication (MFA) for ANY online account if it is available.  Keep a record of the credentials.
2. If MFA is not an option, make sure your password is secure even if the site you're logging into does not require it.  We reco...

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