BLOGS to help you Navigate the Internet

Our blog shares stories to keep you informed of the serious threats to your security which, are an unfortunate reality of the Internet today.  This page will keep you informed of the latest risks and effective solutions. We will also share tips for managing your EarthLink service and overall cool new technology solutions.

07/18/2019

Social Media & Your Data

By Ben Halpert, Founder Savvy Cyber Kids, an EarthLink partner   SOCIAL MEDIA AND WHAT THEY SHARE ABOUT YOU While many of us appreciate the idea of privacy, and may even actively try to preserve…

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06/17/2019

It’s Time to Teach Your Teen Grandchild How to Navigate Their Independent Life

By Ben Halpert, Founder Savvy Cyber Kids, an EarthLink partner   When your grandchild was younger, staying safe was someone else’s responsibility. Parents, grandparents, caregivers and other…

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05/23/2019

Mobile security threats to your iPhone and Android devices

As your internet service provider, EarthLink is committed to keeping you informed of security events to protect your digital life.  Below our partner Symantec shares information for how to protect…

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04/30/2019

Ride-Sharing: Stay Safe While Waiting For Your Ride

By Ben Halpert, Founder Savvy Cyber Kids, an EarthLink partner   Ridesharing services are now commonplace. Everywhere you go, you will see people looking into their phones and watching the road…

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04/11/2019

What is scareware? And how to spot online scareware scams

As your internet service provider, EarthLink is committed to keeping you informed of security events to protect your digital life.  Below our partner Symantec shares information for how to spot…

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03/27/2019

Phishing: You Know What It Is But Will You Know When It Happens To You?

By Ben Halpert, Founder Savvy Cyber Kids, an EarthLink partner No doubt, by now you have heard of phishing, the fraudulent practice of using emails, DMs or texts that end up taking you to a copycat…

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03/01/2019

Protect your data while traveling

March kicks of the start of Spring Break travel and planning for summer. It’s also the time to ensure you have a plan to protect your data and privacy both before and during your trip, especially…

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02/12/2019

PASSWORD PROTECTION 101

To maintain safety online, it’s best to use a different password for each and every website you frequent.  Because this can be a daunting task for even the most technical minded person, it…

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02/06/2019

Android vs. iOS: Which is more secure?

There are so many decisions when selecting a mobile device and operating system. Security should be a primary consideration in order to protect your personal information. EarthLink partner, Symantec,…

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01/30/2019

The Right Age for a First Phone

By Ben Halpert, Founder Savvy Cyber Kids, an EarthLink partner Before we start this chat off with some preachy, scientific-based but potentially somewhat tone-deaf-to-reality blanket statements,…

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