Take the time to STOP. THINK. CONNECT.and be safe with
Frontier Secure
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
We are hooked on technology, and our dependence brings tremendous
benefits and enormous risks. Cyber security concerns are not confined to
governmental entities or big businesses. Cybercrime is an equal
opportunity predator; governments and major companies have vast
resources to fight it, but what about the rest of us?
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) is again joining the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) and
the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) in supporting October as National
Cyber Security Awareness Month and the “STOP. THINK. CONNECT.”™
campaign to increase public awareness of cyber threats.
In old movies, the Calvary came to the rescue. Today, Frontier
Secure is your Calvary in the fight against cyber crime. Kelly
Morgan, Vice President and General Manager of Frontier Secure notes, "Frontier
Secure products offer Internet Security, Cloud-based Backup &
Sharing, Premium U.S.-based Tech Support, Parental Controls, Identity
Protection and more.” Morgan adds, “It supplements efforts at home and
work to protect valuable online information. Think of it this way: We
tell our children `Never ride with a stranger;’ the same concept applies
to the Internet. Every email is a potential bad character. Don’t open
the door when Frontier Secure can guard the gate.”
The DHS website offers some great
tips:
General
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Keep your operating system, browser, anti-virus and other critical
software up to date. Security updates and patches are available for
free from major companies.
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Verify the authenticity of requests from companies or individuals by
contacting them directly. If you are being asked to provide personal
information via email, you can independently contact the company
directly to verify this request.
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Pay close attention to website URLs. Pay attention to the URLs of
websites you visit. Malicious websites sometimes use a variation in
common spelling or a different domain (for example, .com instead of
.net) to deceive unsuspecting computer users.
Email
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Turn off the option to automatically download attachments.
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Save and scan any attachments before opening them. If you have to open
an attachment before you can verify the source, take the following
steps:
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Be sure your anti-virus software is up to date.
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Save the file to your computer or a disk.
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Run an anti-virus scan using your computer’s software.
Social Media, Video Games, Forums, Chat Sites and more
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Limit the amount of personal information you post. Do not post
information that would make you vulnerable, such as your address or
information about your schedule or routine. If your friend posts
information about you, make sure the information is something that you
are comfortable sharing with strangers.
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Take advantage of privacy and security settings. Use site settings to
limit the information you share with the general public online.
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Be wary of strangers and cautious of potentially misleading or false
information.
Mobile (Smartphone)
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Only access the Internet over a secure network. Maintain the same
vigilance you would on your computer with your mobile device.
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Be suspicious of unknown links or requests sent through email or text
message. Do not click on unknown links or answer strange questions
sent to your mobile device, regardless of who the sender appears to be.
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Download only trusted applications from reputable sources or
marketplaces.
At Home
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Talk to your children about Internet safety. Keep your family’s
computer in an open area and talk about what they are doing online,
including whom they’re talking to and the websites they’re visiting.
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Inform children of online risks. Discuss appropriate Internet behavior
suitable for the child's age, knowledge, and maturity. Talk to
children about the dangers and risks of the Internet so that they are
able to recognize suspicious activity and secure their personal
information.
At Work
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Restrict access and secure the personal information of employees and
customers to prevent identity theft.
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Be suspicious of unsolicited contact from individuals seeking internal
organizational data or personal information. Verify a request’s
authenticity by contacting the requesting entity or company directly.
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Immediately report any suspect data or security breaches to your
supervisor and/or authorities.
Use common sense
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Avoid selecting “remember my password” or “remember my credit card
number.” It’s all too easy for someone to access your computer and use
this information.
“It only takes a second to open an email with the potential to wreak
havoc in your home and business life,” says Morgan. “Use that second to
Stop and Think before you Connect. You’ll be glad you did.”
To contact a Frontier Secure representative 24/7, call 888-620-3663
or click live
chat, or visit www.frontier.com/secure
to utilize our free tools such as PC Heath Check or Online
Scanner. To learn more about cyber security, visit Frontier
Secure; Cyber
Security Tips from the Department of Homeland Security, and
the FCC’s
Ten Cyber Security Tips for Small Businesses.
About Frontier Communications
Frontier Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: FTR) offers broadband,
voice, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security
solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for residential
customers, small businesses and home offices and advanced communications
for medium and large businesses in 27 states. Frontier's approximately
14,100 employees are based entirely in the United States. More
information is available at www.frontier.com.
About Frontier Secure
Frontier
Secure offers innovative products and services to protect every
aspect of digital life, including computer security, cloud backup &
sharing, identity protection, equipment protection and 24/7 premium
U.S.-based technical support. These products and services are sold
nationwide directly to consumers and small businesses, and wholesale
through strategic partnerships through either a private brand or the
Frontier Secure brand. Frontier Secure agents provide premium tier one
and tier two support to consumers and small business customers.
For more information visit Frontier
Secure or Frontier
Strategic Partnerships or call 1-888-620-3663.
Frontier Communications Corporation
Brigid Smith, 203-614-5042
Brigid.Smith@ftr.com
Source: Frontier Communications Corporation