Mark Swenson

10/24/2025

Even if you’ve managed to recreate Fort Knox with your home cyber security system, you’ll eventually have to leave home. Traveling brings with it a whole new ballgame of cyber security risks you’ll want to prepare for. Here's how.
https://it.nc.gov/resources/cybersecurity-risk-management/cybersecurenc/tips/travel

10/17/2025

As the digital world continues to grow, so does the number of cyber criminals lurking in the corners of the Internet. While you can’t get rid of them, you can make it harder for them to get to you. Safeguard yourself with these steps.

These days, every bit of info about you is for sale: your identity, your passwords, your browsing habits, even your address and phone number. These tips can easily help you take back control and keep your data safe.

10/10/2025

If someone asked if you’d like to double-up the cyber security for your online accounts you’d say yes, right? That’s what two-factor authentication does! If you know you should enable it but aren’t quite sure how this will get you all caught up.

2FA is an important step in preventing your account from being accessed by unauthorized users.

10/03/2025

Whether you’ve heard about passphrases or you’re hearing the term for the first time, time to make the switch! Passphrases officially have more strength and are easier to remember than passwords. Here's how to create them!
https://www.okta.com/identity-101/password-vs-passphrase

09/26/2025

Raise your hand if you’ve ever put a sticky note somewhere with one or more of your online passwords on it. Say goodbye to that unsafe way of remembering them and hello to a password manager that can create and memorize them for you.

Don't let your passwords descend into chaos, or be left vulnerable to hackers.

09/19/2025

If the thought of falling victim to identity theft is keeping you up at night, consider freezing or locking your credit. It’s a guarantee that no one can open accounts in your name. Learn more about both options.

Credit freezes and locks both protect your credit from unauthorized access. The main difference between the two is that locks can carry a monthly fee, while credit freeze options are free.

09/12/2025

It’s possible to have your identity stolen and not even know it. The sooner you catch it the better! You just have to know what you’re looking for. Here are 10 warning signs you shouldn’t ignore.
https://lifelock.norton.com/learn/identity-theft-resources/warning-signs-of-identity-theft

09/06/2025

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou

09/05/2025

How do people actually fall for phishing scams since they’re so easy to spot. Have you ever thought, “Did I just take the bait on one myself?” There’s a good chance you may have and if so find out what to do!

Find out what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer, or if you gave a scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone.

09/04/2025

Gardening checks many boxes: it's an outdoor activity offering moderate exercise, it can provide nutritious food and beautify your living space, and best of all, it's a fun hobby with satisfying results.

08/30/2025

“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John R. Wooden

08/29/2025

Nervous you’ll take the phishing bait without even knowing it? Scammers have gotten amazingly creative at masquerading to look identical to reputable companies or even people you know. Here’s how to not fall for one.

An easy-to-understand guide to different types of phishing attacks and how you can avoid taking the bait.