We are often wary of our phones or computers getting hacked, but we often overlook a much less obvious –but potentially far more dangerous – piece of tech falling into hackers’ hands. Our cars are becoming just as connected as other technologies in our lives, so protecting data here is just as important. Connected cars… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Technology
Data Privacy Day: Talking with your children
Home access to computers and the internet has expanded dramatically over the last two decades. According to Child Trends, more and more children, some as young as three-years-old, are accessing the online world. With this trend continuing for years to come, it’s important to include them in conversations about safe internet usage and data privacy. Sunday, Jan. 28 is Data Privacy Day.… Continue Reading
How Meltdown and Spectre affects you
Meltdown and Spectre are names given to two different security bugs found in June of 2017 by Google. These bugs are far-reaching and impact a wide-range of computers, mobile devices and servers across many operating systems, such as iOS, MacOS, Android, Blackberry, Linux, and Microsoft. Google has been working with various companies, including Apple, Microsoft,… Continue Reading
There’s privacy risks with IoT home devices
The Internet of Things (also known as IoT) means that everyday devices connect to the internet so they can relay and receive information. To say IoT devices are popular would be an understatement. Business Insider predicts there will be 24 BILLION of them by 2020—five billion of which will be used by consumers. The cool part… Continue Reading
Tech gift ideas for the entire family
This holiday season there is no shortage of tech gifts to give. We have gathered tech gift ideas to help you navigate tech shopping that come in all prices, types and for every person on your shopping list! For the adventurer – Google Daydream What is it? The Google Daydream is a new virtual reality headset made by… Continue Reading
15 tips for having an ID-theft free holiday
The start of the holiday shopping season is closing in on us. Whether you’re an online shopper, one that shops in a store or if you do a little bit of both, note this is the time of year when criminals and hackers are out in force to steal your money and your identity. The… Continue Reading
New Netflix phishing scam wants to catch you
There’s a new and clever phishing scam designed to collect your Netflix credentials and credit card information. Not only does the email look like it came from Netflix, the greeting may also include your name. But, stop right there! Just because it looks legitimate, it may not be. Here’s what to watch out for: The… Continue Reading
NEW! Shop online at bendbroadband.com
Want to increase your Internet speed? Maybe you’re looking to add home phone service or upgrade your TV package? All of that—and more—is easier to do now, thanks to the new added shopping functionality on bendbroadband.com. Visit bendbroadband.com and select a service you’re interested in. You’ll be asked to log in to your BendBroadband account. When you do,… Continue Reading
Cyber security reminder: Strengthen passwords
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM). NCSAM is an education and awareness campaign launched by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Cyber Security Alliance. The goal is to teach the American public the importance of cyber security and to provide resources that help to protect them from online threats. BendBroadband will be sharing tips and resources that match each weekly theme. Most… Continue Reading
The ways scammers operate may surprise you
Even if you’re a guard dog about your online social media privacy, there’s one place you might have overlooked. It’s a site where you tend to accept new connections from people you don’t know, where you share a lot of information about yourself and your personal history, and anyone on the site can see your… Continue Reading
