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6 tips to secure your home computer network

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Even as many companies reopen offices to employees, surveys show remote work is likely here to stay, at least part of the time. It’s important to understand that working from home adds responsibilities for employees to secure the data flowing through their home information networks. The post 6 tips to secure your home computer network appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Make a generator part of your emergency backup plan

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Does your emergency preparedness plan include a generator? Whether you’re facing a public safety power shutoff in California due to red flag wildfire conditions or an ice storm, heavy snow or hurricane that downed power lines or another manmade or environmental emergency, it’s a good idea to be ready for power outages. The post Make a generator part of your emergency backup plan appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Beware of COVID-19 cyber scams and fraud

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Scammers love to exploit fear, and there’s plenty of that around right now with the COVID-19 threat. The most recent round of fake emails play off pandemic fears and promote false information. Federal agencies are encouraging individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to COVID-19. The post Beware of COVID-19 cyber scams and fraud appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Protect your privacy on the ‘internet of things’

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A man stops at the grocery store after work for a frozen pizza. As he gets back in his car, he uses his phone to tell his oven to start preheating. The man sits down to eat and realizes he is out of napkins. He tells his smart speaker to order some and grabs a paper towel instead. This man is using a collection of connected devices seemingly to make his life more convenient. This concept is called the “internet of things.” The post Protect your privacy on the ‘internet of things’ appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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