National Preparedness Month, recognized each September, is a good reminder that we must use disaster preparedness tips to prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year. The theme this year is “Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.” It’s a great time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance … [Read more...]
Disaster Preparedness Tips for your Home and Auto
What’s a RAT and How Can You Protect Yourself?
A remote access Trojan or RAT is a malware program that provides a back door to gain administrative control over a computer or mobile device. RATs are usually downloaded invisibly via a user-requested program -- such as an app or game -- or sent as an email attachment. Once your system is compromised, the intruder may use it to distribute RATs to … [Read more...]
Back To School Expenses Oh My!
As students brace themselves to say goodbye to their summer freedom and head back to school, parents brace themselves to say goodbye to their paycheck. The back-to-school shopping season is the second largest seasonal shopping period of the year in terms of consumer spending. This summer, it’s predicted that parents will spend more than last … [Read more...]