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12/17/10--14:00: LifeHacker: "How to Stay Secure Online" (chan 1716493)

http://lifehacker.com/5714296/

"In light of recent events, security has been a serious priority for all of us. Although there is no 100% full-proof plan, there are ways to greatly improve your online security and plan for the worst. Here are our recommendations."




02/18/11--15:50: Have some fun on Google Earth for President's Day! (chan 1716493)

http://www.google.com/earth/explore/showcase/uspresidents.html#white_house

From the site:

"Celebrate the President's Day holiday (also known as Washington's Birthday) with Google Earth. With the map below, you can:

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03/10/11--17:02: Check Out The New Scott Valley Chamber of Commerce Site! (chan 1716493)

http://www.scottvalley.org/




03/14/11--14:18: Introducing Sisqtel.net's new e-mail service. (chan 1716493)

Dear Sisqtel.net Customers,

We are extremely excited to introduce our new e-mail service to you. This flexible new platform allows us to continually improve the services we offer. Your login and password will stay the same.  As always the webmail button on this page will let you access e-mail via your browser. 

The changes will be put in place beginning Monday, March 28, 2011.

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04/01/11--09:55: Endgadgets "April Fools' Day roundup:..." 2011 (chan 1716493)

Keep up with all of the odd news and pranks online today at:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/01/april-fools-day-roundup-google-overload-edition/




05/11/11--14:25: Action Required for New E-Mail Services, please complete by June 30th, 2011 (chan 1716493)

Action Required for New E-Mail Services

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05/18/11--09:31: Mac OS X Viruses: How to Remove and Prevent the Mac Protector Malware (chan 1716493)

 

Mac OS malware in the wild.

As the Mac operating system gains more market share, it seems to be getting more attention by the malware writers. Below you will find the description and removal techniques for a piece of malware that is currently infecting many versions of the Mac OS. 

Description and removal instructions.




06/01/11--15:13: Creating a strong password. (chan 1716493)

 

Strong passwords are important!

Identity thieves search for accounts with weak passwords. They set up phishing scams and send out spam or viruses under the account holder’s name. If you use the same password in multiple locations, like your online bank account, they can even break in and steal your money!  

The more sophisticated your password, the less likely you’ll be victimized. To thwart criminals before they strike, change your password following these directions:  

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08/18/11--13:39: New Website Discusses Important Issues For Rural Broadband - saveruralbroadband.org (chan 1716493)

Created by the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association (NTCA), the Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies (OPASTCO) and the Western Telecommunications Alliance (WTA) - Save Rural Broadband (saveruralbroadband.org) was created to educate Americans about proposals currently being considered by the Federal Com

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08/23/11--15:17: More phishing! (chan 1716493)

Attention!

It has come to our attention that some Sisqtel.net customers have received emails from a fraudulent source indicating that they should change their user name and password information. Additional information on this type of privacy attack (phishing) can be found here:

Wikipedia article on phishing

Symantec article on phishing 

U.S. Government article on Phishing

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