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CUSTOMER ALERT
CUSTOMER ALERT
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While some details regarding the process of vaccination against COVID-19 are still being worked out, scammers are taking advantage of the evolving situation to try and steal personal or financial information. Here’s what the Federal Communications Commission wants you to know:
You don’t have to pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. That’s a scam. You can’t pay to “jump the line” and get early access to the vaccine. That’s a scam. Nobody from a legitimate vaccination distribution site will contact you — by phone, text message, social media platform, or home visit — about the vaccine and ask for your Social Security, bank account, or credit card number. That’s a scam. Remember, there are a limited number of federally approved vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. Be skeptical of anyone offering a miracle cure, treatment, or medication that claims to prevent the virus and is not one of the federally approved vaccines. Do not buy any kind of coronavirus vaccine or treatment on the internet or from an online pharmacy. There will be strict protocols for the order in which certain groups of people, such as nursing home residents and health care workers, will be inoculated. For reliable information about vaccine distribution in your area, visit the website of your state or local health department. You may also contact your health care provider. |
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SITES OF THE MONTH
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FAQ/TUTORIAL
FAQ/TUTORIAL
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Question: I’m being asked to use two-factor authentication for some online accounts. What is it?
Answer: Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security that requires two distinct forms of identification in order to gain access to an online account or computer system. In this context, a factor means a way to convince the account or system that you are who you say you are, so it can determine if you have the rights to access the data services. By far the most common authentication factor in use today is the username/password pair, and since most accounts only require a password for access, they’re using single-factor authentication. With two-factor authentication, however, you need to also prove your identity in a second way. There are a variety of 2FA forms — some stronger or more complex than others — but all offer better protection than passwords alone. For example, the second factor may be:
Despite the slight inconvenience of a longer log-in process, security experts recommend enabling 2FA wherever you can. |
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