Posts Categorized: Privacy

Holiday scams to avoid

The holiday season is officially underway! As we all get ready to spread some cheer and celebrate with family and friends, scammers are eagerly waiting to take advantage of this generous time of year. With new and evolving tactics, scammers want to take the joy out of our festivities or even worse – our money and personal information. We’re here to keep you aware of the latest scams and help you avoid them so you… Read more »

Tips for safe online holiday shopping

It’s that time of year again! With the holidays approaching, we’re all looking forward with anticipation and excitement to connecting and celebrating with the people we love. As you start your holiday shopping, it’s important to remember that all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season also opens the door to cybersecurity threats – and no one wants to spend Christmas ordering new credit cards or trying to recover stolen passwords. The holidays can… Read more »

How to stay safe while shopping for back to school supplies online

It’s back-to-school season, and e-commerce sales are expected to be 53% higher than they were during the same period in 2019. With parents and kids eager for a fresh start, the increase in spending means online shoppers are also at risk of virtual threats and scammers waiting to take advantage of unsuspecting online shoppers. Know how to tell if a site is secure Some websites are safer than others. Before you make a purchase, look… Read more »

Protecting Your Payment Information Online During Holiday Shopping

Shop on-line safely and securely.

According to a recent Salesforce study, 63% of consumers reported that the way they obtain goods and services has transformed during 2020 and 58% percent of consumers expect to do more online shopping after the pandemic than before. This year, perhaps more than ever, many people will be doing their holiday shopping comfortably from their couches as we see a lasting increase in the popularity of online shopping. We’ve all grown intimately familiar with the… Read more »

Cybersecurity from OTELCO – Cloud Security for Your Business

An Anti-Virus as a Service Graphic of a laptop being protected by a virtual shield

We’ve all spent the past several months practicing staying safe in our daily lives, but don’t forget to transfer those safety precautions to your online habits as well – especially if you have a business to look out for. Here are our top cybersecurity resources for small businesses. Defendify Defendify is a comprehensive cybersecurity platform that ensures you have all your bases covered when it comes to security.  Cybersecurity coverage from Defendify goes beyond antivirus… Read more »