Tech Terms in Simple Terms

Understanding Terms and Technology

Confused by all the terms and technology? You are not alone. Understanding these common terms can help boost your cybersecurity.

Terminology Review
3 things you need to know about robocalls

Robocalls

Click here for a video and to learn more about Robocalls. 

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Neighbor spoofing

Spoofing

Getting calls from numbers that may be your neighbors? Our video tells you why. 

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Cyber Aware quiz

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How cybersecure are you? Let’s find out.

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Is this text safe or a scam

Warning Signs

Our interactive graphic can help you identify whether a message is safe, a scam or spam.

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How to forward a text

Forward to 7726

Still confused about forwarding a suspicious text? This step-by-step slideshow will help. 

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Man in the middle scam

Man in the Middle

Do you know what a “man in the middle” scam is? You will with the help of our slideshow.

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Steps to safely retire your own phone

Retire an Old Phone

This video shares the steps to best protect yourself before getting a new device.

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One ring call scams

One-Ring Scams

How can returning a “missed call” cost you money? Our slideshow will explain the “Wangiri” scam. 

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