Digital Security - Heartbleed Edition

You've probably heard all about Heartbleed, a vulnerability in online security that was recently widely publicized. If not, take a look at our Proquest Newspaper Database and do a search for Heartbleed for the latest news.

Most people who took a poll conducted by Huffington Post/YouGov about Heartbleed did not check to see if the accounts they used online were affected.

Read this article from the Department of Defense to find out what you should do about Heartbleed.

You should always be in the habit of checking your online accounts regularly to make sure that there isn't anything funny going on with them (charges you didn't make, emails you didn't send, etc.) and changing the password frequently, as new security flaws will always be discovered.  I know that that is always easier said than done!

Avoid spyware on your computer

Have you ever clicked on a link on your computer and accidentally ended up with more than you bargained for? If you've ever received malicious spyware, it can really slow down your computer and potentially give out your personal information to other people. Learn how to avoid spyware by taking this quick quiz from the Federal Trade Commission!

 

Resize your photos for social media!

Ever take a photo and try to add it as your Facebook cover photo, but it comes out looking really odd? Try the Social Image Resizer!  It is easy to use and will make sure that your photos are the right shape.