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~ Most people traveling overseas on mission trips take out insurance policies that cover sickness, death and evacuations. How are these policies being affected by the corona-virus outbreak? ~ US government assistance is being increasingly limited. What changes are the US Department of State putting into place? ~ Can a worldwide pandemic cause harassment toward foreign travelers? What should you be preparing for? <Read the 1-page summary here> |
NEWS FOR YOU
FRESH NEW SCAM ALERT!
We’ve all been hearing a lot about contact tracing recently. You know, the process of identifying people who have come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and then making sure they quarantine while monitoring their symptoms. Surprise! It’s created an opportunity for a new scam. In this case, the scammer poses as a COVID-19 contact tracer. Unlike legitimate contact tracing text messages — which only inform the person that they will be receiving a call — the fake texts ask the recipient to click a link. This link then infects the person's phone with a virus allowing scammers to access their personal and banking information. Other times the fake tracer will call and ask for personal information, like a Social Security number or credit card information. So as to “verify” you. <Roll eyes here> Don’t fall for it. Clicking on the link will invariably download malware onto your device that will give scammers full access to your personal and financial information. 1. Many phones or providers have an option to filter and block messages from unknown senders or spam. You may want to turn that feature on. 2. Utilize multi-factor authentication. Requiring two or more credentials to log in to your account, will make it harder for scammers to log in to your accounts if they do get your username and password. 3. Make sure your data is backed up, so you don’t lose valuable information to ransomware. 
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TIPS & ADVICE
SPRING CLEAN YOUR DEVICES IN 4 STEPS
STEP 1: Freshen Your Devices
A) Update software on all Internet-connected devices to reduce risks from malware and infections.
B) Delete unused apps, keeping others current, and reviewing app permissions.
STEP 2: Secure Your Devices
A) Turn on two-factor authentication on critical accounts like email, banking, and social media.
B) Secure your router by making sure it has a strong password and does not broadcast who you are through its name, such as “The Kitchen Family” or “901 Division Street”.
C) Make better passwords by combining upper and lower case letters with numbers and symbols.
D) Make unique passwords for important accounts like email, finance, and healthcare.
E) Check to ensure all devices are password or fingerprint protected.
STEP 3: Purge Old Items
A) Clean out your old email and empty deleted folders. If you need to keep old messages, move them to an archive.
B) Unsubscribe to newsletters, email alerts, and updates you no longer read.
C) Delete or back up old photos, including those on your social media sites.
D) Review your lists of friends on social networks and all contact lists to make sure everyone still belongs.
E) Copy important data to a secure cloud site or another drive where it can be safely stored.
F) Password protect back-up drives and keep them in a different location off the network.
G) Permanently delete all old files.
STEP 4: Renew Your Online Profile
A) Review the privacy and security settings on websites you use to be sure they are set at your comfort level for sharing.
B) Update your “online self” by reviewing your personal information and updating it where needed.
STEP 1: Freshen Your Devices
A) Update software on all Internet-connected devices to reduce risks from malware and infections.
B) Delete unused apps, keeping others current, and reviewing app permissions.
STEP 2: Secure Your Devices
A) Turn on two-factor authentication on critical accounts like email, banking, and social media.
B) Secure your router by making sure it has a strong password and does not broadcast who you are through its name, such as “The Kitchen Family” or “901 Division Street”.
C) Make better passwords by combining upper and lower case letters with numbers and symbols.
D) Make unique passwords for important accounts like email, finance, and healthcare.
E) Check to ensure all devices are password or fingerprint protected.
STEP 3: Purge Old Items
A) Clean out your old email and empty deleted folders. If you need to keep old messages, move them to an archive.
B) Unsubscribe to newsletters, email alerts, and updates you no longer read.
C) Delete or back up old photos, including those on your social media sites.
D) Review your lists of friends on social networks and all contact lists to make sure everyone still belongs.
E) Copy important data to a secure cloud site or another drive where it can be safely stored.
F) Password protect back-up drives and keep them in a different location off the network.
G) Permanently delete all old files.
STEP 4: Renew Your Online Profile
A) Review the privacy and security settings on websites you use to be sure they are set at your comfort level for sharing.
B) Update your “online self” by reviewing your personal information and updating it where needed.
