Washington County, PA Information Technology

Link to survey:

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The Commissioners town hall meeting that was scheduled for March 16th has been cancelled. More information to follow later.

American Phone Companies Are Literally Letting Their Networks Fall Apart Limited oversight, no competition, and state corruption aren’t a recipe for broadband success.

Be careful when installing apps on your mobile device. Many apps want more permissions than are actually needed for their function.

Critical Patches Issued for Microsoft Products, August 14, 2018 - http://ow.ly/rAS630lpLoM

Potential spy devices which track phones found all over DMV

Be careful of pop-up ads for computer help as tech-support fraud is growing

Protect your financial information when using ATMs with these simple steps. ow.ly/YCRu30ivrZA

Heading out of town on vacation, great! Just make sure you don't share that information publicly. Learn why here: http://ow.ly/pHQT30ilMRw

Chrome support scam could seriously cost you big time We all understand that ads are necessary. They help pay the bills and keep us from having to pay for access to certain websites. But what if some of those pop-up ads are malicious? That's exactly…

Lenovo Recalls ThinkPad Carbon X1 Laptops Due to Battery Fire Hazard Due to a battery fire hazard, Lenovo recalled 78,000 ThinkPad Carbon X1 laptops today. Consumer Reports explains how to determine whether your computer is one of those affected.

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Emotet is the most prevalent malware currently affecting state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. Learn more about Emotet in this MS-ISAC Security Primer: http://ow.ly/twz330hs0jX

Billions of people use the Internet every single day, and knowing how to stay safe while using it is vital. Follow these tips to stay safe while using the Internet: http://ow.ly/HDXp30hiEvt

Fake charity websites are just one way cybercriminals try to scam you during the holiday season. Find out what you need to look out for to avoid falling for these seasonal tricks in the December 2017 MS-ISAC Newsletter: http://ow.ly/CVJk30hcGRC

We've all seen the pop-up windows telling us that our computer is infected with a virus or other malware. Don't be fooled; the real malware could be the free software and/or free offer to fix your PC. Know How to Spot Fake Software - http://ow.ly/2xFM30gJesJ

"Cyber ethics" refers to the code of responsible behavior on the Internet. Just as we are taught to act responsibly in everyday life with lessons such as "Don't take what doesn't belong to you" and "Do not harm others," we must act responsibly in the cyber world as well. http://ow.ly/orVG30gEhFj

Know What Information Is Being Collected When You Visit a Website - http://ow.ly/Cz1R30gqc1J

States Race to Secure Their Voting Systems Before Hackers Strike Again Russian efforts to access voter databases and electoral sites during the 2016 campaign exposed critical gaps in America’s voting infrastructure.

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Free Windows cleanup software puts millions of PCs at risk for hacks I always love it when I find free software that makes my computer run better. But, if you've downloaded a version of this program, you need to get the latest update quickly. A flaw in the older version puts you at risk of hacks!

Social media scams are easy to create and can target thousands of people at once. Learn how to identify and prevent a social media scam: ow.ly/zzDb30fbzCA

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DAILY CYBER TIP: Safely dispose of old computers.

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DAILY CYBER TIP: Don’t Share When You’re Away From Home. http://ow.ly/6drk30eYOC5

The Passwords Hackers Want You To Use

DAILY CYBER TIP: Stay safe on social networking sites. http://ow.ly/BpsK30eQwlt

Cyber criminals will take advantage of vulnerabilities on every operating system - stay up to date on the latest cybersecurity patches. http://ow.ly/qVTP30eIZzi

DAILY CYBER TIP: Scan your computer. http://ow.ly/yGT630eFPL3

Do you own portable devices like a laptop, tablet, or mobile phone? Chances are the answer is yes. So protect both the device itself & the information on it with these simple steps: http://ow.ly/1WUX30eCq1f

Cybersecurity Report

DAILY CYBER TIP: Don't use public wifi networks. http://ow.ly/yoOn30eAMcY

DAIY CYBER TIP: Have a backup plan. http://ow.ly/EZXT30ehTWS

Chances are you're using social media every single day. Learn how to keep your personal information safe with these simple tips: http://ow.ly/IIvH30edOkD

DAILY CYBER TIP: Know how to spot fake software - http://ow.ly/dvrl30eaVGc