May 2022 - FTC-I

May

24

2022

4 of the most common ways hackers steal users’ passwords

Statistics show that more than 70% of internet users employ the same password across some, most or all of their online accounts. Unfortunately, this means that when a cybercriminal can steal a user’s password for one account, he or she can often gain access to a range of the user’s accounts. Along with them, the user’s personal and financial details, as well as his or her actual money and assets, could be compromised. Of course, the stakes can get even higher when a hacker gains access to a business’s passwords and online accounts or, perhaps even worse, to the business’s...

May

19

2022

8 ways to protect against QR code scams

Named using an abbreviation that stands for “quick response,” QR codes originated in the 1990s in Japan’s automotive industry, where they were used to aid in the management of vehicle production. And since then, the pixelated squares that nearly instantly lead users of smartphones, tablets, and other camera-equipped smart devices to sources of desired information and data have seemingly popped up everywhere. As most modern consumers have likely observed, these codes can be found on everyday items ranging from business cards and real estate listings to TV commercials, social media posts and product labels. But consumers are not the only...

May

13

2022

5 top social platforms for business-building

For businesses looking to reach new audiences, social media marketing offers an extremely powerful opportunity. Today’s top social media platforms boast a vast audience of consumers with wide-ranging interests and millions of potential customers visiting daily. Further, some even offer advertising options with audience-segmentation capabilities that can help businesses reach the consumers they are seeking, often at a minimal cost compared to other advertising channels. But with such a broad range of social platforms available, the marketing decision-makers for many businesses might be left wondering which platform is the best for their particular brand. The answer often lies in the...

May

12

2022

7 Helpful Tech Tricks That Can Make Everyday Life Easier and More Productive

Today’s technology can enhance users’ lives in a broad range of important ways, from keeping them entertained and educated to helping get their jobs done, assisting with daily chores and connecting with loved ones. And sometimes, simple tasks even easier. Those looking to ramp up the levels of ease and efficiency in their lives can consider these seven technology-related life hacks that are simple to implement, yet all-too-often unknown to everyday users: Save time on typing: For desk workers who spend substantial amounts of time typing or for those who might have suffered a hand injury that makes navigating a...