HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CYBER ATTACKS : Any time you engage in online activity you potentially open yourself up to cyber attacks. There is a wide range of techniques hackers can use to steal personal information like passwords, tax records, bank account numbers, or even stop the PC from working. Here are five tips to stay safe online: Strong password Be smart and create a strong password that is certain to be difficult for the would-be hacker to guess. A strong password uses a combination of special characters, numbers, and upper and lower-case letters. Plus, the difficult to guess password should be at least six characters long. Also, make sure to use a different password for each online account. Use email sensibly Stay safe when using email by being careful about the type of information sent to work colleagues, friends, or family. Email is not entirely safe to send personal information. So avoid sending a social security number, credit card information, or...
