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Happy New Year from all of us at Koble Group!

Make sure each of your accounts has a separate, unique password. If you can't remember all of your passwords/passphrases consider using a password manager to securely store all of them for you. #CyberAware

Did you know that according to the Verizon DBIR report, you are 100 times more likely to lose a laptop or mobile devices than have it stolen? When you are traveling, always double-check to make sure you have your mobile device with you! #CyberAware

Be mindful of what you plug into your computer. You should never use a USB whose source you don't know, as it could have malware installed on it. #CyberAware

Remember to Back up Your Files - Eventually, we all have an accident or get hacked. And when we do, backups are often the only way to recover. Make sure you are backing up all of your vital information on a regular basis #CYBERAWARE

Happy Rural Health Day @CRuralHealth! Thank you for all you do! #powerofrural

Phishing is when an attacker attempts to fool you into clicking on a malicious link or opening an attachment in an email. Be suspicious of any email or online message that creates a sense of urgency, has bad spelling or addresses you as "Dear Customer." #CyberAware

Remember to turn off your Bluetooth if you are not using it on your computer or phone. Not only does this make it more secure, but it also saves battery life.

Happy Halloween from everybody at Koble Group. Have a safe and fun day!

Companies you do business with should never ask for your account information, credit card numbers or password in an email. If you have questions about an email you receive that came from your financial institution or service provider,find their number on their site and call them

Bad guys are targeting your social media accounts. One of the most effective ways you can protect them is with a unique, strong password called a passphrase. Enabling two-step verification (if your social media site offers it) is even better.

Cyber Security daily tip: Cleaning out your closet A tip that applies to both your wardrobe and your apps: if you haven’t used it in the past 6 months, it should go. Clean out old apps you don’t use to get rid of vulnerabilities that cyber criminals can exploit. #CyberAware

Happy Boss's day to our CEO, @chadpeterson84! Thank you for all your hard work day in and day out and for creating a mission that is changing people's lives! #KobleGroup #BossDay

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Our next #cyberaware tip of the day is: Lock you mobile devices - The number one step for protecting your mobile device is making sure it has a strong screenlock on it so only you can access it.

#Cyberawaretip - Lock down your login: Strengthen online accounts and use strong authentication tools – like biometrics, security keys or a unique, one-time code through an app on your mobile device –whenever offered. #CyberSecurity

Our next #Cyberaware tip this week is: Pay attention to the Wi-Fi router in your home or business. Use a strong password to protect the device, keep it up to date and name it in a way that won’t let people know it’s in your home or workspace.

Back it up: Protect your valuable work, music, photos and other digital information by making an electronic copy and storing it safely. If you have a copy of your data and device falls victim to ransomware or other cyber threats, you will be able to restore the data from a backup

Throughout the month we will bringing you tips to protect your home and business. Keep a clean machine - Keep all software on internet connected devices – including personal computers, smartphones and tablets up to date to reduce risk of infection from ransomware and malware.