Summer is a time for travel, but it’s also a time for cybercriminals to be on the prowl. If you want to keep your devices safe while you’re on the…
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Is My Device Splash-Proof or Waterproof?
Getting to Know IP Ratings. IP (ingress protection) ratings are a way to measure how well a device is protected from water and dust. They are two-digit codes usually found…
CitynetTV & Internet Tip Sheet
TV REMOTE How to Reprogram Your Citynet Remote to Your TV Step 1: Press and hold the ‘setup’ button at the top right of your remote until the LED blinks…
The Latest Top Five Text Message Scams Reported by The Federal Trade Commission
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has published a data spotlight outlining the most common text message scams. Phony bank fraud prevention alerts were the most common type of text…
Power Cycling Your Router
It is important to have a good grasp of how your router works, as it can impact your wireless connectivity. If you are experiencing problems with your internet connection, one…
Vendor Email Compromise (VEC) Attacks: What You Need to Know
Vendor email compromise (VEC) attacks are a type of social engineering attack where a cybercriminal impersonates a trusted vendor to defraud an organization. These attacks are becoming increasingly common, as…
Phishing Tactics: 2023 Trends
The results of KnowBe4’s 2023 Phishing By Industry Benchmarking Report are in! Highlights from the comprehensive report: In North America, ransomware continues to threaten organizations of all sizes and industries.…
Summer Phishing Trips
It’s summertime in the northern hemisphere, so you know what that means: phishing trips! Recently, statistics from Check Point Research showed an increase in vacation-themed website domains. Of the domains…
Be Prepared for Storms!
Storms are bound to knock out power and the internet from time to time. Lightning strikes and power surges can easily damage your technology. Overnight storms can be especially damaging…
Citynet Fiber Internet: True Performance
Many internet service providers (ISPs) charge people for faster speeds than what their connection can actually provide. This is because the type of cable they use, such as coax, can…